The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 75% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 5. In ZIP 11201, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
5% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
3 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 1987-02-06.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
13 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (5) · Missed Collection (3) · Overgrown Tree/Branches (2) · Street Sweeping Complaint (1) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1) · Damaged Tree (1).
Filed construction activity
$262,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (4 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1845)
Yes
Six or more residential units (6)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP
Head officer
JULIUS GOLDMAN
Managing agent
TURF COMPANY
Last registered
2026-07-21
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,571,000
$1,156,950
2026
$3,085,000
$1,388,250
2027
$3,702,000
$1,665,900
The city's market estimate has risen
44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Clark St — 2 3 · 850 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none High St — A C · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Cadman Plaza West / Middagh St — B25 · 1,050 ft
Citi Bike
Columbia Heights & Cranberry St · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
13 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $104,898 on
2022-05-18 (lender: Flushing Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2023-01-11
RPTT&RET $2,200,000 — from DE BACKER, KATELIJNE to PLIEGO, ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ; VILLARREAL, RODRIGO MORALES
$2,200,000
2022-12-12
Sold for $2,200,000
$2,200,000
$366,667
2022-05-18
Agreement $275,000 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK
$275,000
2022-05-18
Mortgage $104,899 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK
$104,899
2021-07-13
RPTT&RET $2,650,000 — from CAMPO-SMILEY, PAULA; SMILEY, ANDREW J to HINE, LAURA; HINE, CLARKSON
$2,650,000
2021-06-29
Sold for $2,650,000
$2,650,000
$441,667
2019-02-11
RPTT&RET $2,925,000 — from RAPPORT, ADAM T to GOLDMAN, JULIUS M; HUNTER, RACHEL
$2,925,000
2019-02-06
Sold for $2,925,000
$2,925,000
$487,500
2016-03-14
AL&R $250,000 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK
$250,000
2016-03-14
Mortgage $250,000 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK
$250,000
2015-06-11
RPTT&RET $2,300,000 — from WATSON, GAIL; GOLDBERG, RICHARD to RAPPORT, ADAM TISDEL
$2,300,000
2004-12-22
AL&R $200,000 — from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK to 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP.
$200,000
2004-12-22
Agreement $200,000 — from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK to 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP.
$200,000
2004-12-22
Mortgage $108,451 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
$108,451
1999-09-16
Mortgage $58,229 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
$58,229
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
12
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
3
1
1
0
0
5
2018
0
0
0
0
0
0
2019
6
2
1
2
1
12
2020
0
0
2
0
0
2
2021
0
0
7
2
0
9
2022
0
0
5
4
0
9
2023
0
0
6
1
0
7
2024
0
0
8
2
0
10
2025
0
0
5
0
0
5
2026
0
0
2
0
0
2
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311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2025-12-31
311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Dead Branches in Tree
2025-12-09
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
The full timeline
2026
2026-10-12311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Blocking Street
2026-10-12311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2025
2025-12-31311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Dead Branches in Tree
2025-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-08-14311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-08-14311: Missed Collection — Compost
2025-03-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024
2024-11-25HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-11-08RPTT&RET — from HINE, LAURA; HINE, CHARLES CLARKSON to CHARLES CLARKSON HINE; CHARLES CLARKSON HINE REVOCABLE TRUST
2024-10-31311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper
2023-10-26311: Street Sweeping Complaint — Street Not Swept
2023-10-01311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2023-08-08311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2023-05-01311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2023-03-27HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-01-11RPTT&RET $2,200,000 — from DE BACKER, KATELIJNE to PLIEGO, ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ; VILLARREAL, RODRIGO MORALES$2,200,000
2022
2022-12-12Sold for $2,200,000$2,200,000
2022-11-04HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-05-18Agreement $275,000 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK$275,000
2022-05-18Mortgage $104,899 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK$104,899
2022-05-18AL&R — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK
2022-03-10311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2022-03-07311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2022-03-03311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2022-01-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-07-13RPTT&RET $2,650,000 — from CAMPO-SMILEY, PAULA; SMILEY, ANDREW J to HINE, LAURA; HINE, CLARKSON$2,650,000
2021-06-29Sold for $2,650,000$2,650,000
2021-05-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-13HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2019-07-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO GIVE DEPARTMENT 72 HOUR NOTICE. NOTE: DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED ON THE 2ND FLOOR APARTM$620
2019-02-21Job filed: RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 2 ON THE SECOND FLOOR. NEW A/C SYSTEM, REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES, NEW FINISHES AND CABINETRY. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR M$125,000
2019-02-21Job filed: RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 2 ON THE SECOND FLOOR. NEW A/C SYSTEM, REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES, NEW FINISHES AND CABINETRY. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR M$125,000
2019-02-11RPTT&RET $2,925,000 — from RAPPORT, ADAM T to GOLDMAN, JULIUS M; HUNTER, RACHEL$2,925,000
2019-02-06Sold for $2,925,000$2,925,000
2017
2017-09-20FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-08-29311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2017-06-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-05-09Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING ROOF TOP HVAC UNIT WITH NEW.$6,000
2017-05-09Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING ROOF TOP HVAC UNIT WITH NEW.$6,000
2016
2016-11-18311: Damaged Tree — Tree Trunk Split
2016-10-29311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2016-10-24311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2016-10-23311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-10-23Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-09-18311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2016-03-30Mortgage satisfied — from H-M ASSOCIATES; 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP to SANTANDER BANK; INDEPENDENCE SAVINGS BANK; CITICORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC.; INDEPENDEN
2016-03-14AL&R $250,000 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK$250,000
2016-03-14Mortgage $250,000 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to FLUSHING BANK$250,000
2015
2015-10-19311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2015-10-14HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015-08-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-06-11RPTT&RET $2,300,000 — from WATSON, GAIL; GOLDBERG, RICHARD to RAPPORT, ADAM TISDEL$2,300,000
2015-02-18RPTT&RET — from DE BACKER, KATELIJNE; SNOECK, HANS-WILLEM to DE BACKER, KATELIJNE
2013
2013-03-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-07-13311: Noise - Park — Loud Music/Party
2011-05-12311: Noise - Park — Loud Music/Party
2010
2010-07-21311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2010-07-20311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2004-12-22AL&R $200,000 — from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK to 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP.$200,000
2004-12-22Agreement $200,000 — from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK to 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP.$200,000
2004-12-22Mortgage $108,451 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP. to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK$108,451
1999
1999-12-14Agreement — from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK to 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP
1999-09-16Mortgage $58,229 — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK$58,229
1991
1991-10-02Agreement — from INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK to 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP
1991-10-02Mortgage $29,414 — from 56 WILLOW HSG CP to INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK$29,414
1991-10-02Mortgage assigned — from METROPOLITAN SAVS BK/FKA; CROSSLAND SAVS FSB to INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK
1987
1987-02-06HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE 2 STY APT 3. LOCATED AT APT 3
1987-02-06HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE 3 STY APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4
1987-02-06HPD class A: D26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALL AT OR NEAR STAIRS PUB HALL ALL STYS.
1987-02-06HPD class A: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
1979
1979-04-20REL — from CITICORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC to HM ASSOCIATES
1979-04-20Mortgage assigned — from CITICORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC to THE BKLYN SAVINGS BANK
1979-04-20Deed — from HM ASSOCIATES to 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP
1979-04-20SAGE — from 56 WILLOW HOUSING CORP; THE BKLYN SAVINGS BANK
1978
1978-11-08Mortgage — from EES PROPERTIES INC to NATHANSON JOSEPH
1978-11-08Deed — from HM ASSS to EES PROPERTIES INC
1978-11-08Deed — from EES PROPERTIES INC to HM ASS'S
1978-06-19SAGE — from CITICORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC & HM
1978-06-19Mortgage assigned — from ORANGE WILLOW CORP to CITICORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
1977
1977-12-21Mortgage — from H & M ASSOCIATES to CITICORP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
1977-12-21SAGE — from ORANGE WILLOW CORP; CITICORP COMMUNITY DEVELOP INC
1977-09-19Deed — from EES PROPERTIES INC to HM ASSOCIATES
1977-09-13Mortgage — from EES PROPERTIES INC to ORANGE WILLOW CORP
1977-09-13Deed — from ORANGE WILLOW CORP to EES PROPERTIES INC
1977-07-25Agreement — from ORANGE WILLOW CORP to EICHNER IAN BRUCE
1969
1969-12-09SAGE — from ORANGE WILLOW CORP; MARGARET ASSOCIATES INC
1966
1966-11-18LDMK — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISS OF NYC; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM OF NYC; LANDMARKS PRESER