1563 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

At 1563 East 56th Street in Flatlands, this 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1955 and currently owned by Rhonda Reid has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past year. The building has been subject to multiple heat and hot water complaints between October 2023 and April 2024, including six emergency complaints in 2023-2024, with varying access issues for inspections.

A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in May 2025, including problems with the electric/gas range, radiator plumbing, unsanitary conditions (including mold and pests), electrical outlets/switches, and sink plumbing. Prior to this, the building faced various door-related issues in late 2023, with at least one door frame issue remaining in progress as of October 2023. The building's violation history reveals several critical safety concerns addressed in 2023, including defective self-closing doors at various entrances, a broken door and frame in Apartment 1, and missing or defective window guards.

Additional violations from early 2023 required correction of self-closing doors at the building front entrance, vestibule entrance, and proper posting of heating system keyholder information and carbon monoxide detection requirements. While there were no documented bedbug infestations in the building's history, the property has shown ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints when inspected, though access issues have sometimes complicated resolution verification.