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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 26

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.