1639 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-08495-0034Map
Owner of record: Charles, Venus
1639 East 55 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Charles, Venus. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 4, 2018. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 67
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and east walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and north walls in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric light switch at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/buzzer in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at ceiling fixtures in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south ... east and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall (10 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeeding the maximum temperture of 130 degrees at hotwater fixtures in kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Jun 29, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin termites in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin termites at north wall , in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 1, apartment at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 1, apartment at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the private hallway located at apt 1, apartment at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall , in the bathroom located at apt 1, apartment at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window upper sash counter balances. in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator cover at east wall, in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator cover, in the 4th room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, apartment at south
May 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1
May 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling at basement apt located at apt 1
May 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin termites in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall, in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and south walls, in the 4th room from east located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt APT1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,687 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 8495 / 34
- Assessed value
- $58,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1639 East 55 Street
Who owns 1639 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Charles, Venus.
Does 1639 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 1639 East 55 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1639 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1639 East 55 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.