City inspectors were last at this 128-unit walk-up apartment building on May 8, 2026, and the resulting violation remains open.
556 Howard Avenue is a 128-unit building in Staten Island, New York City (BBL 5005970120). This building is associated with Grymes Hill Owners Corp. Brix tracks 5 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1951, this walk-up apartment building sits in Staten Island and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 16 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about paint/plaster.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed February 15, 2024.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on July 28, 2026 for $200,000, according to recorded deeds.
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