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2008 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-08547-0049Map

Owner of record: Ari D. Morgan, As Trustee

2008 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ari D. Morgan, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 22, 2025. 29 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 22, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling interior of closet at east in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling interior of closet at east in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor panel at interior of base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at celing in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water of 132 degrees; exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Dec 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at celing at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 2, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 2, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 17, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 17, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: removed garage door & built brick wall w/window instead. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.

    Dec 21, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 10, 2025Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1965
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,586 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
318
Council district
46
Block / lot
8547 / 49
Assessed value
$49,020
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 2008 East 56 Street

Who owns 2008 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ari D. Morgan, As Trustee.

Does 2008 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 2008 East 56 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 2008 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2008 East 56 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.