168 East 56th Street
168 East 56th Street in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, has 44 open HPD violations, 16 of them class C, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (49/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 3 units · Built 1940
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 49/100)
- 146.7 open HPD violations per 10 units, about 15 per apartment. The grade is F for that alone.
- 16 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Grade capped at F (44 open, 16 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 1, 2023, records as of Oct 23, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
44 open violations: 16 class C (immediately hazardous), 15 class B, 10 class A, 3 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 1 issued in the last 12 months. 52 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2022-03-14. Newest violation issued 2026-05-04.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
5 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: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT IRON GATE ENTRANCE TO BUILDING AT PORCH , AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORY, issued 2024-03-08. HPD violation 16727239
- Class C: Self-closing door not working. , 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 LOOSE , DETACHED, SELF- DOOR CLOSURE AT DOOR TO BUILDING, AT PORCH , AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORY, issued 2024-03-08. HPD violation 16727240
- Class C: Electrical defect, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. , 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES TO ALL LIGHT FIXTURES AND ELETRICAL OUTLETS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 2), issued 2024-02-29. HPD violation 16705056
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 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 INOPERABLE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 2), issued 2024-02-29. HPD violation 16705057
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT FIRSTF, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt FIRSTF), issued 2023-03-20. HPD violation 15748458
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ON FRONT GATE LEADING TO BUILDING ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2023-03-20. HPD violation 15748459
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, west wall, kitchen, 1st floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT WEST WALL (LEADING TO REAR YARD) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT FIRSTF, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt FIRSTF), issued 2023-03-20. HPD violation 15748453
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, west wall, bathroom, 1st floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE STEAM PIPE AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT FIRSTF, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt FIRSTF), issued 2023-03-20. HPD violation 15748448
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 15 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. 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: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
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 (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: THURAIRATNAM, NAREN. See the full portfolio.
HPD registration expired Sep 1, 2023 and had not been renewed as of Oct 23, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3046810026, HPD building ID 271602. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Saratoga Av (3), 15 min walk
- Sutter Av-Rutland Rd (3), 16 min walk
- Rockaway Av (3), 21 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 44 open (16 class C, 15 class B, 10 class A, 3 class I). 5 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
| Density cap | 146.7 per 10 units (about 15 per apartment). Grade capped at F: 100 or more open HPD violations per 10 units. | −6 |
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.