206 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 206 East 56th Street in East Flatbush, currently owned by Sean King, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues since its 1920 construction. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a water supply complaint which, upon HPD inspection, was found not to violate housing laws.

The building has a notable history of plumbing and sanitation concerns, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2022 regarding unsanitary conditions, including pests and mold, though inspections typically found no violations. Of particular significance are open violations from 2019 related to security and safety issues in the second-floor apartment (2F), including problems with ventilation in the bathroom, door security, and lead paint hazard notifications. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding its bedbug reporting compliance, with violations noted in 2021 and 2022, though recent filings show no current infestations (as of March 2024) for the reporting period of November 2022 to October 2023.

An active ECB violation from 2018 remains regarding illegal basement occupancy with unauthorized living spaces. The building underwent significant incident reporting in 2018 including issues with mold, electrical problems, and water leaks, with multiple related HPD inspections showing no violations. While the property has shown improvements in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2021 and compliance with most recent inspections, the presence of open violations and the building's regulatory history indicates ongoing monitoring of building conditions and compliance requirements.