56 Henry Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00277-0030Map
Owner of record: Grooves & Pebbles INC
56 Henry Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 17 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Grooves & Pebbles INC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 112
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 69
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Nov 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material ... at public hall, 1st story
Aug 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes under the stairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system paper sign at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening window guard installed with screws at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal base cabinet bottom shelf rotted and rusted in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at bathtub waste line in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at stove in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a wood stud, sheetrock wall erected from floor to ceiling, creating a private hallway in apt # 4 at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 22, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a wood stud, sheetrock wall erected dividing the public hall into 2 seperate areas at public hall, 5th story
Aug 22, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a wood stud, sheetrock wall erected dividing the public hall into 2 seperate areas at public hall, 4th story
Aug 22, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a wood stud, sheetrock wall erected dividing the public hall into 2 seperate areas at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 22, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apt 6 south 1
May 31, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apt 4 south 1
May 31, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass to the upper and lower window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass to the lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all the walls in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a wood stud and panel wall, with a door erected from floor to ceiling creating an additional room in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lock to apt door in the entrance located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass to upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 13, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2014 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Mar 19, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with department of building for violating conditions cited in nov #35208589y issued on:02//02/2018 pursuant to 28-204.4:28-201.1:1rc
Jun 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of buildings for violation conditions cited in nov #35298586z issued on:02/02/2018 pursuant to 28-204.4:28-201.2 1
Jun 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited on nov #35298587k issed on 02/02/2018 pursuant to 28-204.4:28-201.
Jun 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection at apt #1, i observed new drywall had been installed throughout. all flooring had been removed to explore the sub-floor, new water and waste lines had been installed at
Mar 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8.failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent residental purposes.dept of buildings records indicates building legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling now apt #4 used/converted to transient
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 and27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 2, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records in that cellar changed from storage and boiler room, to class room fisrt floor changed from store to class roo. remedy: discontinue use or a
Aug 1, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-work noted: constructed partition at the cellar level from class rooms without first obtaining permits and approvals. remedy: restore or obtain required permit.
Aug 1, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 9
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 13
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 22, 2015 · Apt 10
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 11,304 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 277 / 30
- Assessed value
- $1,136,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106489, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 56 Henry Street
Who owns 56 Henry Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grooves & Pebbles INC.
Does 56 Henry Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Henry Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 35% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 56 Henry Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Henry Street?
It has 17 residential units and 19 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.