2012 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-08547-0050Map
Owner of record: Lui, Brian C
2012 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 Lui, Brian C. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 52
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 26
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jan 11, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective apartment entrance door located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection , in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story
Apr 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles . in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Apr 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture cover . in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Apr 11, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 1 story north apt.
Oct 30, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34894080x issued on 1/25/11 illegal class a cellar apt. remcomply with the commissioner's order.
Jun 27, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #348 94080x issued on 1/25/11. creating class 'a' apt in cellar without a permit. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
Apr 17, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34963660z issued on 2/7/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Apr 17, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34894080x issued on 1/25/11 illegal class a cellar w/ 3pc bath.rem:comply w/ the commsorder.
Feb 7, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation# 34894080x issued 01/25/11. for work without a permit installation of class "a" apartment at cellar.remedy: comply with comm
Nov 4, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34894080x issued on 1.25.11 for work w/o a permit, installation of class a apt at cellar. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Aug 9, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov #34894080x for the installation of class'a' approx apt at cellar. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
28-207.4.2 vacate signage for bsmt illegal apt has been removed prior to dismissal vacate #16/11 note premises reposted rem: maintain signage until vacate has been dismissed
May 22, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions in 34894080x @ cellar installed a class 'a' apt w/ gas line & full height partitions.rem:comply w/ code.
Mar 26, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit, illegal class 'a' apt in cellar level, 3 pcs bathroomwater waste lines. also gas line installed for stove. full height partitions, respondent has a history of non-compliance w/ dept. of bldg.re
Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. as per c of o #193247. cellar to be used as heating,storage. now occupied as a class'a' apt w/3pc bathroom,residen
Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: at front of the premises 2 car garage door removed, brick wall erected w/window approx 6' x 4'. remedy: obtain all necessary permits or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 10, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w.o permit. work noted: garage converted into habitable dwelling space. existing garage door removed. concrete brick wall constructed with one window approx 6'x 4' at front of bldg in location of existing
Jan 8, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #193247 which indicated building is a 2 family dwelling with 2 car garag. note: garage converted and arranged as a one bed room dwelling space
Jan 8, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records. 1sty garage converted into a class 'a' apt. partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue ille
Oct 15, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: removed garage door & built brick wall w/window instead. remedy: obtain a perrmit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Dec 21, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit noted garage door removed installed brick wall with picture window approx 4ft x8ft interior family rm with sink counter bathroom sink at cellar partitions wall erected to create 3 rooms and bat
Nov 19, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #193247.nov 18 1965 states at cellar heating storage.at inspection partitions erected to create 3 rooms,kitchen area.at first floor cofo states
Nov 19, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 8, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 14, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 12, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 12, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 8, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 8, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 8, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,164 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 8547 / 50
- Assessed value
- $54,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #811170, last renewed Oct 11, 2016.
Questions about 2012 East 56 Street
Who owns 2012 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lui, Brian C.
Does 2012 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 2012 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 2012 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2012 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.