56 Avenue C
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00374-0002Map
Owner of record: Ho Foong Shiu Rlty Cp
56 Avenue C is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ho Foong Shiu Rlty Cp. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 78
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 81
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 28, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defectinve in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 28, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 28, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water not to exceed 146 degrees. in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 28, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Apr 26, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd, 3rd and 4th story balconies at fire escape
Jul 10, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at north window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 27, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl flooring in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 27, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated double cylinder lock at bulkhead door to roof , 5th story
Jun 27, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ,frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder locked at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 23, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 23, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2011 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts required
Dec 26, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture all sty public hall broken.
Jul 14, 1997
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling at 5 sty public hall at center er.
May 24, 1997
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster walls & ceiling at stair bulk.
May 24, 1997
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg material at 5 sty public hall.
May 24, 1997
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster north wall 1 sty public hall at rear er1.
May 24, 1997
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing 1 sty public hall.
May 24, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
May 24, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule 1 sty public hall.
May 24, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice bldg front at roof.
May 24, 1997
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted in apt.#4a,hairline cracks appear @ rear of apt.at bathroom around windows,@ front door of apt. & throughout apt @ corner of ceilings in middle room & fro
Apr 29, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. observed gas meters and gas piping installed in public hallways of a multiple dwelling apt bldg. *photo taken* remedy: obtain permit and relocate.
Sep 23, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at the roof the bulk head is in the process of being replaced w/a wood bulkhead. also 5fl ceiling has been replaced. work is 90% complete. remedy: stop all work. obtain permit. call
Jun 22, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-complaint manner; lack of emeg. lighting power or storage battery per bc 1011.5.3;27-384 noted: at publiccorridoe from 1st - 5th fl all the emergency lighting units tested as
Jun 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 28, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 28, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 26, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Windows
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 13, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Windows
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,521 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,542 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 374 / 2
- Assessed value
- $1,660,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106804, last renewed Sep 6, 2024.
Questions about 56 Avenue C
Who owns 56 Avenue C?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ho Foong Shiu Rlty Cp.
Does 56 Avenue C have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Avenue C rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 56 Avenue C built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Avenue C?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.