823 56th Street, Sunset Park (Central), Brooklyn, NY 11220
BBL 3056797501 (Borough 3, Block 5679, Lot 7501) · BIN 3139539 · Last updated: · Sunset Park (Central) · ZIP 11220
Summary · as of November 10, 2026
823 56th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11220; tax lot BBL 3056797501) is a condominium (building class RB: condominium (subtype RB)), built around 1920, on a 2,003 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as UNAVAILABLE OWNER. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows 15 active DOB violations (three BIS violations and 12 DOB NOW safety violations), three active ECB violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- UNAVAILABLE OWNER
- Building class
- RB · Condominium
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,003 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $0 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3056797501
- BIN
- 3139539
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 15Active DOB violationsBIS 3 · DOB NOW safety 12
- 3Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 7OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “823 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (BBL 3056797501)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/823-56th-street-3056797501. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- UNAVAILABLE OWNERThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- RB – Condominium (subtype RB)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2016.
- Floors
- 6
- Units
- 0 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,003 sq ft (20 ft × 100.17 ft)
- Building floor area
- 8,552 sq ft (incl. 8,552 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 4.27 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3056797501 (Borough 3, Block 5679, Lot 7501) · BIN 3139539BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $0The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $0The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Tax class
- Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2026 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2025 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-12
Sales & deed history 0
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12
DOB job filings 0 open of 3
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-06-18 | 321693716 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-12-05 | $49,230 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-10-17 | 321689758 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-11-24 | $2,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-04-19 | 321670036 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-10-16 | $52,970 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-11; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
Work permits 5
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-26 | 2018-12-03 | 321693716 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-12-06 | 2018-05-25 | 321670036 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-12-06 | 2018-12-06 | 321689758 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-10-16 | 2018-05-23 | 321670036 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-10-16 | 2018-05-23 | 321670036 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 3 active of 3
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2021-06-26 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V062621E9028/704660 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2020-08-21 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V082120E9028/687537 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2019-06-15 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V061519E9028/655735 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 12 active of 12
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Active | 2026-10-29 | FTC-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202512-0003208 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction |
| Active Active | 2026-10-29 | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0005048 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |
| Active Active | 2025-10-10 | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202412-0000703 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |
| Active Active | 2025-10-10 | FTC-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202412-0002251 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction |
| Active Active | 2025-01-31 | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0024870 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12) |
| Active Active | 2024-09-11 | FTF-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-CAT1-202312-0002606 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report |
| Active Active | 2024-09-11 | FTF-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-PER-202312-0003478 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Report |
| Active Active | 2023-10-23 | FTC-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-CAT1-202012-0005738 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction |
| Active Active | 2023-08-11 | FTF-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-CAT1-201912-0003597 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Report |
| Active Active | 2023-08-11 | FTF-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-CAT1-202112-0003640 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Report |
| Active Active | 2023-08-11 | FTF-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-CAT1-201812-0004578 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report |
| Active Active | 2019-04-05 | EVCAT1 | Elevators | 040519EVCAT104053 |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
ECB violations (DOB) 3 active of 6
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2026-05-26 | CLASS - 1 | OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS LEFT IN STAIRWELL, THAT LEADS TO CELLAR LEVEL OF BUILDING. THAT INCLUDES LADDER CHAIR AND GARBAGE BAGS, REMOVE OBSTRUCTION | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 39189917R |
| Active Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO | 2018-01-22 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO OR DOB RECORDS.OBSERVED 4TH FL RM MARKED AS#6 OCCUPIED AS A SINGLE RM OCCUPANCY.OBSERVED BED,CLOTING AND BELONGINGS INDSIDE ROOM AND AN ELECTRIC COOKTOP ON A SHELF UNI | $1,230 / $1,230 / $0 | 35272994M |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2017-10-25 | CLASS - 3 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS. OBSERVED THE 5TH FLR OCCUPPIED AS A BEAUTY/FACIAL SALON (OCCUPANCY USE GROUP 6). OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO C OF O# 320470655F ISSUED 12/22/16 WHICH I | $500 / $503 / $0 | 35237402X |
| Active Hearing: PENDING | 2026-05-26 | CLASS - 1 | OBSERVED 1 FLOOR BEING USED AN ILLEGAL GAMBLING FACILITY WITH SLOT MACHINES AND MAHJONG TABLES. CONTRARY TO C OF O 320470655F WHICH INDICATES CELLAR FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR TO BE USED AS DAY CARE., DISCONTINUE IL | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 39189916P |
| Resolved Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2026-05-26 | CLASS - 1 | OBSERVED SLIDE BOLTS INSTALL ON ALL DOOR INTO ILLEGAL GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENT. CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS FROM LOCATION AND FIRST RESPONDERS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY., PROVIDE LEGAL HARDWARE | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 39189918Z |
| Resolved Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2026-05-26 | CLASS - 1 | OBSERVED EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT WORKING WHEN TESTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL., REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTING | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 39189915N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
OATH tickets (all agencies) 7 unpaid of 16
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-06-30 | Fire Department Of Nyc | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | OWNER OF 823 56 STREET | $750 / $0 / $750 | 014258465Y |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-06-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS | OWNER OF 823 56 STREET | $950 / $0 / $950 | 014257535X |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-06-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES | OWNER OF 823 56 STREET | $2,825 / $0 / $2,825 | 014257532K |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-06-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | STORAGE, ACCUMULATION AND REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND WASTE | OWNER OF 823 56 STREET | $2,600 / $0 / $2,600 | 014257533M |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-08-14 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE G | $1,875 / $0 / $1,875 | 012170280Z |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-07-14 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE G | $1,875 / $0 / $1,875 | 012168319Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2020-02-02 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | ATTN MGMT CONDO PRES OWNER | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0205609755 |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED | 2026-05-26 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS | S M TAM ARCNITTECT PLLC | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 039189916P |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED | 2026-05-26 | Dept. Of Buildings | FTM PER BC1008.1.8; 27-371; BC1008.1.9;BC1010.1.8;BC1010.1.9 | S M TAM ARCNITTECT PLLC | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 039189918Z |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED | 2026-05-26 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY | S M TAM ARCNITTECT PLLC | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 039189917R |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED | 2026-05-26 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS | S M TAM ARCNITTECT PLLC | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 039189915N |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-18 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE G | $1,000 / $1,076 / $0 | 012167076Y |
Showing 12 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
HPD complaints 1
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-30 | CLOSE | BASEME | Electric – Lighting | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | DOB | Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO | Closed | 2026-09-29 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Sunset Park (Central): Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets · Active vacate orders
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- 819 56th Street (40 ft) (one open item)
- 831 56th Street (49 ft) (one open item)
- 817 56th Street (60 ft)
- 833 56th Street (70 ft) (three open items)
Same tax block (5679), closest first
- 5521 8th Avenue (151 ft) (five open items)
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