City inspectors were last at this 2-unit two-family home on July 11, 2026, and the resulting violation remains open.
537 East 55th Street is a two-family home in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3047760090). This building is associated with Watson Living Trust. Brix tracks 2 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1940, this two-family home sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 21 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed July 20, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on May 14, 2025, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 16/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 2 at 537 East 55th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 1 at 537 East 55th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
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