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246 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

23
DOB Complaints
44
311 Housing Calls
100
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

81
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 81% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 246 55th Street

246 55th Street in Sunset Park is a 5-story, 32-unit residential building constructed in 1998 and currently owned by Lilan Wu. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with the only elevator in the building going out of service multiple times between 2020 and 2025, including an active violation from February 2024 with a $3,125 penalty. Safety concerns have been significant, particularly in 2024, with multiple violations recorded for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, and broken fire doors in public areas.

Recent health inspections in June 2025 found unsanitary animal conditions, while earlier inspections in 2024 documented persistent pest problems, including cockroach infestations, and violations related to garbage and recycling storage. The building has also received fines for elevator safety violations, with penalties totaling over $13,000 from 2021-2024, and there are multiple active Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding elevator maintenance and safety systems. The property has shown particular challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance, as evidenced by numerous emergency violation responses and regular inspections revealing deficiencies in life safety systems.

While the building has maintained a pest-free status for bedbugs since 2020, recent rodent inspections in July 2025 resulted in a "failed" finding. The building's history includes several complaints about illegal conversions, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts. An extensive pattern of violations related to elevator service, fire safety systems, and general building maintenance is evident throughout the records, suggesting ongoing challenges with building management and maintenance response times. The building's most recent environmental control board violations highlight serious safety concerns, particularly regarding the elevator system's impact on tenant accessibility and emergency evacuation capabilities.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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246 55th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Sunset Park.

Building Characteristics

Total units 32
Year built 1998
Total area 36500 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

23
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
100
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
44
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
11
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 238 55th St, New York, NY 11220
  • 240 55th St, New York, NY 11220
  • 242 55th St, New York, NY 11220
  • 244 55th St, New York, NY 11220
  • 246 55th St, New York, NY 11220
  • 237 56th St, New York, NY 11220

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246 55th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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246 55th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 246 55th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-04-092024-04-16Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-092024-04-16Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-092024-04-16Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-272024-04-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-272024-04-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 246 55th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-06-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR AT WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-06-13BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
2024-06-13BOpenNoneD2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-06-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR AT EAST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-06-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALLWAY AT EAST SECTION (HINGES) AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 246 55th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-14 16:22Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyDogClosedDOHMH
2024-04-09 13:07SAFETYSMOKE DETECTORClosedHPD
2024-04-09 13:07SAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORClosedHPD
2024-04-09 13:07SAFETYWINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGClosedHPD
2024-03-27 11:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 246 55th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39842232024-11-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-01-21Oath Violation Served (2025-01-22)
39773032024-09-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-11-21Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-11-21)
39716072024-08-07CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-09-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-09-26)
39462352024-02-05CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-02-22Oath Violation Served (2024-02-23)
39348712023-11-12CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-03-07Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 246 55th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-14V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-03-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2020-02-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2019-11-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2019-08-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 246 55th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 246 55th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-100002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-240002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-05-100002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-200002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 246 55th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-02InitialFailed for Other R
2022-07-20InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 246 55th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 246 55th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 246 55th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-02-2239106687Y238 LU INCONLY ELEVATOR IN A MULTIPLE DWELLING OUT OF SERVICE. THIS CONDITION AFFECTS NUMEROUS TENANTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THEREBY CREATING A CONDITION DANGEROUS TO HUMAN LIFE.ACTIVE3125.03125.0
2023-11-1339099183H238 LU INCCLASS 1: UPON INSPECTION FOUND DEVICE TO BE OUT OF SERVICE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING CONDITION & POSES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZZARD. RESTORE TO SERVICE REPAIR IMMEDIATELY AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. WHEN SERVICE RESTORED CONTARESOLVE3125.03125.0
2023-08-0939092155Z238 LU INCTHE ONLY ELEVATOR IN SECTION OF BUILDING OR BUILDING IS OUT-OF-SERVICE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT-OF-SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELYRESOLVE1280.00.0
2022-08-2639068867R238 LU INCFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED METAL GATE ERECTED AT 5TH FLOOR EXPOSURE 2 & 4 WAY OUT TO ROOF AND SLIDE BOLT WITH PADLOCK INSTALLED, CREATING HAZARD CONDITION TORESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-11-2939053333K238 LU INCTHE OWNER SHALL PROVIDE A LICENSED ELEVATOR COMPANY TO PERFORM REPAIR WORK AND MAINTENANCE. REMEDY: PROVIDE WRITTEN CONTACT WITH A LICENSED AGENCY.; 28-304.7ACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 246 55th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 246 55th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 246 55th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 246 55th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 246 55th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 246 55th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 246 55th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 246 55th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 246 55th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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