714 56th Street
714 56th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, has 51 open HPD violations, 8 of them class C, and 16 of 16 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (35/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 16 units · Built 1911
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 35/100)
- 8 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 8 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 12 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 16 of 16 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (51 open, 8 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 12 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
51 open violations: 8 class C (immediately hazardous), 20 class B, 23 class A. 7 issued in the last 12 months. 85 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-08-19. Newest violation issued 2026-09-23.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 93 days from issue to close for the 12 violations closed in the last 12 months.
8 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). 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 WRONG INFORMATION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2023-01-05. HPD violation 15643996
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3D), issued 2020-04-16. HPD violation 13664759
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED IN BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR, issued 2020-04-16. HPD violation 13664776
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3D), issued 2020-04-16. HPD violation 13664762
- Class C: No heat / heating defect, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3D), issued 2020-04-15. HPD violation 13664758
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt D1), issued 2020-04-13. HPD violation 13662617
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (boiler room). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR TO BOILER ROOM IS LOCKED, issued 2020-04-13. HPD violation 13663752
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 4th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB FOR LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D1, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt D1), issued 2020-04-13. HPD violation 13662619
311 housing complaints
25 in the last 12 months, 38 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (12), Unsanitary Condition (11), Door/Window (1), Plumbing (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
16 of 16 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: KRC CAPITAL LLC. Head officer: RAY CHEN. Managing agent: RAY CHEN. This owner has 14 buildings on record, 10 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 29, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3008420012, HPD building ID 158910. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 8 Av (N), 6 min walk
- 59 St (N, R), 10 min walk
- 53 St (R), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 51 open (8 class C, 20 class B, 23 class A). 8 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 25 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.