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254 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

8
DOB Complaints
195
311 Housing Calls
324
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

15
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 15% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 254 East 56th Street

The 47-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 254 East 56th Street, built in 1920 and currently owned by Ben Schwadel, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues between 2023 and 2025. Most notably, there were multiple emergency housing maintenance code violations in 2025, including window frame problems (four separate complaints), an unsanitary mold condition, and issues with ceilings, walls, flooring, cabinets, windows, and plumbing fixtures. The building experienced a serious incident in June 2023 when Apartment D-11 sustained fire, water, and smoke damage during unpermitted renovation work, leading to three active Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling $12,250 for failure to provide a tenant protection plan, work without permits, and failure to safeguard affected persons and property.

Additionally, there are several open violations from 2024, including missing window guards and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartments D4 and A4, respectively, as well as a violation for refuse accumulation in the west yard. The building's recent history also shows recurring issues with building safety and maintenance standards. There were multiple violations issued in 2024 requiring repairs to doors, windows, and various interior surfaces, particularly affecting Apartments A1, A4, D4, and A6.

The property had one reported bedbug infestation in 2021 (which was eradicated), but no reported incidences in the past three years, with the most recent inspections showing zero infestations in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The building's energy efficiency compliance records show repeated violations for failure to display required energy efficiency scores and grades from 2021 through 2024. While there are some documented rodent presence issues from early 2024, recent inspections have passed compliance, indicating potential improvement in pest management. The property has also been the subject of various illegal conversion complaints between 2020 and 2024, though most of these inspections resulted in either no violations or inability to gain access during inspection.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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254 East 56th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Flatbush.

Building Characteristics

Total units 47
Year built 1920
Total area 41016 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
324
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
195
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
18
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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254 East 56th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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254 East 56th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 254 East 56th 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
2025-05-022025-05-25Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-082025-05-02Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-162025-05-02Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-292025-02-28Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-292025-02-28Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 254 East 56th 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
2024-08-28CCloseNoneA1§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-08-28BCloseNoneA1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-08BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE WEST YARDNone
2024-08-08BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-08CCloseNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 254 East 56th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-02 21:52APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2025-04-16 13:33DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-04-08 13:36DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-02-11 10:22GENERALCABINETClosedHPD
2025-02-11 10:22PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 254 East 56th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39852052024-11-22CLOSEDIllegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units2025-01-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-10)
39790582024-10-02ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2024-12-03Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2024-12-03)
39550292024-04-05CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-04-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-11)
39085732023-06-07CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-06-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-13)
39081262023-06-05CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-07-26Vacate Order Fully Rescinded (2024-07-27)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 254 East 56th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2023-06-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDF.T.M. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 4 STORY BUILDING WITH 47 WALK UP APARTMENTS. APT D-11 SUSTAINED FIRE, WATER & SMOKE DAMAGE, OCCUPIED APT B-11 & C-11 5 WORKERS ON SITE ENGAGE IN INTERIOR GUT RENOVATION, KITCHEN FULLY GUTTED, FIRE STOPPING REMOVED FROM LIVING RM & HALLWAY CEILINGS & WALLS. SUCH CONDITION IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.OK TO DISMISS. VACATE ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED ON 7/26/242024-08-14
2022-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2022-03-22
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 254 East 56th 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 254 East 56th 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
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-291102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-210002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 254 East 56th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-02-28CompliancePassed
2024-01-29InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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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 254 East 56th 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 254 East 56th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-06-0239087739XRDA E56TH ST LLCFAILURE TO FILE A REQUIRED TENANT PROTECTION PLAN. A.T.O.I 4 STORY BUILDING WITH 47 WALK UP APARTMENTS. APT D-11 SUSTAINED FIRE, WATER & SMOKE DAMAGE, OCCUPIED APT B-11 & C-11, 5 WORKERS ON SITE ENGAGE IN INTERACTIVE10000.00.0
2023-06-0239087738YRDA E56TH ST LLCWORK WITH-OUT PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 4 STORY BUILDING WITH 47 WALK UP APARTMENTS. APT D-11 SUSTAINED FIRE, WATER & SMOKE DAMAGE, OCCUPIED APT B-11 & C-11 5 WORKERS ON SITE ENGAGE IN INTERIOR GUACTIVE1250.00.0
2023-06-0239087740NRDA E56TH ST LLCFAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSON AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATION. A.T.O.I 4 STORY BUILDING WITH 47, WALK UP APARTMENTS. APT D-11 SUSTAINED FIRE, WATER & SMOKE DAMAGE, OCCUPIED APT B-11 & C-11, 5ACTIVE10000.00.0
2020-03-1039019315HRDA E56TH ST LLCAT REAR OF BUILDING FIRE ESCAPE EXIT PASSAGEWAY TO STREET HAS LARGE TARP SECURED TO WALL BLOCKING PASSAGEWAY, REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 254 East 56th 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 254 East 56th 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 254 East 56th 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)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 254 East 56th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 254 East 56th 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 254 East 56th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 254 East 56th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 254 East 56th 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.

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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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