What is the rent for a studio at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11220 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.

Is 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 21% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

The registered owner of 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is EFREN B CANLAS. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 a good landlord?

256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, owned by EFREN B CANLAS, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 42 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

Yes, 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 42 housing violations and 10 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 have?

256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

There are 10 schools near 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd (4 min walk), Sunset School Of Cultural Learning (4 min walk), P.s. 506: The School Of Journalism & Technology (5 min walk), P.s. 503: The School Of Discovery (5 min walk), Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School Upper (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Gowanus Exp./3 Av (N.B.) (SIM4C, SIM31, SIM34, SIM15), 0.38 mi away.

Is 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11220 zip code where 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is located had 2,915 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 194 violent crimes, 722 property crimes, and 1,999 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11220 for full details.

When was 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 built and how many units does it have?

256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 was built in 1914, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?

256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

256 55 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Sunset Park, NYC

Sunset Park · Brooklyn, NY, 11220

Built 19143 floors5 unitsBBL 3008290026

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviewsEBOwned byEFREN B CANLAS3 bldgs

256 55 STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11220

256 55 STREET is a prewar 1914 building, 5 units in Sunset Park, NYC. Owned by EFREN B CANLAS. Public records show 42 open violations, 10 311 complaints, 2 active litigation matters on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations42last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age112 ybuilt 1914

311 complaints10last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

April

Most expensive

August

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Potential savings: ~21% by timing your move to April.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

6% belowArea: $2,350

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

17% belowArea: $3,000

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

12% belowArea: $3,523

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$2,150

$1,828 – $2,473

1 Bed

$2,210

$2,175 – $2,450

2 Bed

$2,480

$2,800 – $3,598

3 Bed

$3,100

$3,361 – $3,621

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Southwest Brooklyn

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,764

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.0%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

79 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1377

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

42 total

Paint/Plaster
17
Pest Infestation
10
Roof/Ceiling
3
Window/Guard
2
Smoke/CO Detector
2

311Top Complaints

10 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
5
ELECTRIC
2
HEAT/HOT WATER
2
Dirty Condition
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 1, 2026
(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class ANOV SENT OUTJun 6, 2025
(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 8, 2024
(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class ANOV SENT OUTMar 20, 2023
(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 10, 2022
§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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

See all 42 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

2★

100%

1★

Pros: It was quiet.. a little too quiet most times.! Cons: Dirty hallways.. landlord never fixed anything.. he’s too nosy and super prejudice. I don’t think being a landlord suits him.. he should of been a bus boy or ju…

negativeMar 2022

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity

OTHER

Has Evictions

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

EFREN B CANLAS

Portfolio of 3 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.0

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1914Building constructed5 units · 3 floors
nowEFREN B CANLASOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11220 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11220

Violent194

Property722

Quality-of-life1,999

Total incidents2,915

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About this area.

Sunset Park · 11220

256 55 STREET · Brooklyn · 40.646° N, -74.019° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

Gowanus Exp./3 Av (N.B.)SIM4CSIM31SIM34SIM15
0.4 mi8 min
5 AV/58 STB63
0.4 mi8 min
belt py/63 st-non-publicX37X27
0.4 mi8 min
60 ST/5 AVB9
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ms 936 Arts Off 3rdMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min
Sunset School Of Cultural LearningElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 506: The School Of Journalism & TechnologyElementary
0.3 mi5 min
P.s. 503: The School Of DiscoveryElementary
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School UpperCharter
0.4 mi7 min
Leep Dual Language Academy Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15Secondary
0.8 mi16 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Al Madrasa Al IslamiyaElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help CatholicElementary
0.5 mi10 min
Happy Dragon - Brooklyn
0.7 mi14 min

The neighborhood

Sunset Park

Sunset Park's Chinatown rivals Manhattan's in size and authenticity — Eighth Avenue is packed with dim sum halls, herbal medicine shops, and fish markets. The neighborhood also has a strong Mexican community along Fifth Avenue, and Industry City has added a creative-economy hub to the waterfront.

14,755buildings tracked4.6avg LucidIQ$2,350median 1BR

93,008population$63kmedian income72%renters

MulticulturalFoodieWorking-ClassWaterfrontUp-and-Coming

Explore Sunset Park

Neighborhood overview

Sunset Park→

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Crime in 11220

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Sunset Park

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Borough Park· 0.91 mi Bay Ridge· 1.47 mi Dyker Heights· 1.78 mi Kensington· 1.83 mi Bensonhurst· 2.06 mi

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1914

Floors3

Total units5

ClassC2

BBL3008290026

BIN3014864

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1914

Building constructed

5 units · 3 floors · class C2

now

Current owner: EFREN B CANLAS

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDLOWMay 1, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDLOWJun 6, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDLOWApr 8, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDLOWMar 20, 2023
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMDec 24, 2022
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HPDHIGHNov 10, 2022
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
311MEDIUMJul 30, 2022
Dirty Condition — Trash
HPDLOWMay 27, 2022
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st
HPDLOWMay 27, 2022
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN T
HPDHIGHMay 27, 2022
HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY,

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11220 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 6% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 17% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 12% below the neighborhood median.
Is 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Based on historical listing data, April tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, while August is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to April could save approximately 21% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
The registered owner of 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is EFREN B CANLAS. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 a good landlord?
256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, owned by EFREN B CANLAS, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 42 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
Yes, 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 42 housing violations and 10 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 have?
256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 offers 1 amenities including Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
There are 10 schools near 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd (4 min walk), Sunset School Of Cultural Learning (4 min walk), P.s. 506: The School Of Journalism & Technology (5 min walk), P.s. 503: The School Of Discovery (5 min walk), Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School Upper (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Gowanus Exp./3 Av (N.B.) (SIM4C, SIM31, SIM34, SIM15), 0.38 mi away.
Is 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11220 zip code where 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 is located had 2,915 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 194 violent crimes, 722 property crimes, and 1,999 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11220 for full details.
When was 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 built and how many units does it have?
256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 was built in 1914, has 3 floors, contains 5 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220?
256 55 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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