209 East 55 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11203

5 Units

Built in 1931

3 Floors

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Open Violations

A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311. The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 236 violations which is 47.2 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
48Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
118Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
66Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
4Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 09, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Jan 05, 2024§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public hall at 2nd storyNov sent out
Dec 20, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 20, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 20, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the wood window frames at the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 20, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd storyNov sent out
Dec 06, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing lower and upper escutcheon plate at steam riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 06, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd storyNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door, 3rd closet from north at east wall door frame, 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame, 2nd closet from north at east wall door, 3rd closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 16, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd storyNov sent out
May 24, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd storyNov sent out
May 24, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls , 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 22, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Jan 20, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 24, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Aug 06, 2021Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration one-story building extension erected at north yardNov sent out
Aug 06, 2021Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Jul 12, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at cellarNov sent out
Apr 08, 2021(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Feb 03, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 03, 2021Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Feb 03, 2021Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Dec 24, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd storyNov sent out
Nov 14, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials in the east wall at public hall, 2nd storyNov sent out
Aug 20, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd storyNot complied with
Aug 20, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing door knob in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Jun 24, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser at the south in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Feb 12, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east , north ,south and west walls in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Dec 21, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Dec 21, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Apr 28, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story, apartment at northNot complied with
Apr 26, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joints at south parapet wallNot complied with
Feb 03, 2017Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post, 1st storyNot complied with
Apr 03, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hallNot complied with
Apr 03, 2016Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with

Property Owners and Associates

243 Holdings Inc
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4 Properties

12 Units

5501-209 New Owners Inc
Owner, Corporate Owner, Agent
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4 Properties

12 Units

Jarred Jarred
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2 Properties

10 Units

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