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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 81

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jun 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jun 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jun 23, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture all sty public hall broken.

    Jul 14, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster walls & ceiling at stair bulk.

    May 24, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg material at 5 sty public hall.

    May 24, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    May 24, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.