Brooklyn · Block 5676 · Lot 48 · 11219

1261 55 Street

3 floors · 6 apartments · 5,400 sq ft · built 1930 · class C2 · owner of record: Steinmetz, Usher

33open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 79 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 428 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (31) · C 1 · B 20 · A 9
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 5, 2008BD26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING NIGHT INSPECTION FIXTURES PRESENT LIGHTS NOT ON.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOOR INSTALLED AT 2ND STY PUB HALL STAIR BLOCKING EGRESS TO ROOF.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE SLIDING IRON GATE INSTALLED WITH LOCKING DEVICE INTACT REAR EAST ROOM 3RD STY APT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF IRON FLAP DOOR INSTALLED ON PLATFORM 3RD STY FRONT BALCONY.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CLG CELLAR FRONT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS FRONT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.Jun 11, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WINDOW GUARD RAILS 1 TO 2 & 2 TO 3 STY PUB HALL.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AD26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALL AT OR NEAR STAIRS PUB HALL ALL STYS.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS INTERMEDIATE LANDING 3 STY PUB HALL TO ROOF.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT CHEEKS EAST COURT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL EAST COURT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERBOARD CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 1 STY PUBLIC HALL REAR.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE METAL COVER CELLAR FRONT.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REAR YARD.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF TREES OVER GROWN REAR YARD & FIRE ESCAPE BLOCKING EGRESS.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 3 STY TO ROOF STAIR PUB HALL.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONERS 2ND & 3RD STY BALCONY FIRE ESCAPE REAR.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Jul 10, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AD26-41.15 ADM CODE POST A SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY IDENTIFYING OWNER AND MANAGING AGENT.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008B§ 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION 2 APTS AT 3RD STY FRONT & REAR MADE INTO 1 APT.Jul 10, 2008
Jul 28, 2006A§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION WALL PIERCEL AIR CONDITIONER INSTALL NORTH WALL 2 AND 3 STY AT CENTER COURTNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SHEETROCK WALL ERECTED DOORS JAMB INSTALLED OBSTRUCTING ACCESS 2 STY PUBLIC HALLNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION WALL PIERCEL AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLED EAST WALL 3 STY AT CENTER COURTNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SCUTTLE OPENING AND LADDER INSTALLED AT 2 STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING PUBLIC HALLNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION CEMENT MORTAR AND STEEL PLATFORM INSTALLED 1 AND 2 STY FRONT OF BLDGNov 24, 2006
Jul 16, 1991B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK WORK EAST WALL 2 AND 3 STY AT CENTER COURTSep 2, 1991
Oct 27, 1980ID26-56.05 ADMIN CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS 3 STY FRONT APT.Dec 26, 1980

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City records as of Oct 29, 2026, 2:19 PM ET. BBL 3056760048.

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