556 Bergen Avenue
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 114 recorded HPD violations, above the Longwood average of 55.3.
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How 556 Bergen Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1218 buildings in this neighborhood, 73 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 556 Bergen Avenue report
| Total units | 215 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 12 |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Gross area | 194,868 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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556 Bergen Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 | C | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Greater Than 30 Sq Ft At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 408, 4Th Story, 3Rd Apartment From South At West | Violation Closed |
| 09/10/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Greater Than 10 Sqft At The Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 408, 4Th Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Violation Closed |
| 08/08/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Less Than 10 Sq.Ft At Window Recess West Wall In The 3Rd Room From North Located At Apt 408, 4Th Story, 3Rd Apartment From South At West Original Violation 18146659 Issued 08-Aug-25 Has Been Upgraded To Class B Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(3)(A) Or (B). | Violation Closed |
| 09/26/2025 | C | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Greater Than 30 Sqft At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 408, 4Th Story, 3Rd Apartment From South At West | Violation Closed |
| 08/21/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... At Ceiling Less Than 30 Sq. Ft In The Bathroom Located At Apt 408, 4Th Story, 3Rd Apartment From South At West | Violation Closed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 1201 |
| 05/03/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 1015 |
| 02/12/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 715 |
| 02/09/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 715 |
| 01/28/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 312 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 05/03/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 02/21/2026 | Indoor Air Quality | Other (Explain Below) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 02/21/2026 | Construction Lead Dust | Common Areas And Apartment | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | In Progress |
| 02/19/2026 | Indoor Air Quality | Other (Explain Below) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | 2416632 | Closed | 7K | 05/30/2025 |
| 01/04/2023 | 2358352 | Closed | 31 | 01/24/2023 |
| 12/22/2022 | 2357724 | Closed | 1X | 03/24/2023 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2022 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | C-Construction Other Optional | The Department Of Buildings Orders That You Stop All Work Under Permit# 220151859 Due To General Contractor Withdrawal. | 03/24/2023 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2023 | 39077837K | Resolve | New Building Erected And Occupied Without A Valid Cfo New Building Erected With Job # 220151859 But Tco Expired On 12/ 12/2021., Obtain A Valid Certificate Of Occupancy; Obtain A Valid Certificate Of Occupancy. | $625 |
| 04/27/2020 | 35490105Z | Resolve | Bc 3314.1 Supported Scaffold.At The Time Of My Inspection,I Observed That The Supported Scaffold At Exposure 3 Had Several Potentially Unsafe Conditions Specifically(1)Loose Debris Netting(2)Loose And Dislodged | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/06/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/22/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 03/10/2025 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
| 08/23/2023 | Initial | Passed |
| 05/18/2023 | Initial | Passed |
| 02/01/2023 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Floor Number(s) 01 through 01 | Job Filed Exist. Commercial Store Install New Cooking Equipment And Plumbing Fixture Per Plan. No Change Of Use, Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 01/10/2025 |
| 12/24/2024 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 01 through 01, Roof | Job Filed For Interior Renovation Of Existing Retal Space And Installation Commercial Kitchen Hood,Fire Suppression System And Adjust Heating And Cooling System. No Change Of Use, Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application | Signed-Off | 12/24/2024 |
| 12/24/2024 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 01 through 01, Roof | Job Filed For Interior Renovation Of Existing Retal Space And Installation Commercial Kitchen Hood,Fire Suppression System And Adjust Heating And Cooling System. No Change Of Use, Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application | Signed-Off | 12/24/2024 |
| 08/11/2022 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Interior Renovation For Construction Of Non-Load Bearing Partitions And Finishes For 1St Floor Commerical Space As Per Plans Filed. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 08/11/2022 | |
| 08/10/2022 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Mechanical Work Filed In Conjuction With Interior Renovation At 1St Floor Commerical Space As Per Plans Filed. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 08/10/2022 |
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