56 East 4 Street
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00459-0014Map
Owner of record: Cooper Sq. Housing Development Fund Co. Etc.
56 East 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Cooper Sq. Housing Development Fund Co. Etc.. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 28, 2026. 3 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 83
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 21
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 15
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt d1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt D1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water temps exceding 130 degress in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt D1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balconies at building front at fire escape
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls and ceiling ( 25 sq. ft. ) in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2018 · Apt 2C
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 mininum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway
Feb 8, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 83
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p40474
May 22, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
50b8,40b5,36t7. 50b8- clean between commutator bars. 40b5- fove year test.
Jul 3, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x, return elevator to service so a complete inspection can be made by this department. car stopped two feet above landing.
Dec 22, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
33p,74#,7a#,15c,(74)remove completelyl the by pass key switch (74a)provide proper clearance between the cwt & the buffer.
Mar 24, 1992
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall bricks falling fron s/w corner parapet wall. remedy provide protection for publid & make necessary repairs immediately.
Jun 9, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 6D1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt D1FIRD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt D1FIRD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt D1FIRD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt D1FIRD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt D1FIRD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt D1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt D1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt D1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt D1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt D1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BB
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | $1,800 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 8,910 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,402 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 459 / 14
- Assessed value
- $983,700
- Landmark / historic district
- East Village / Lower East Side Historic District
HPD registration #103416, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.
Questions about 56 East 4 Street
Who owns 56 East 4 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cooper Sq. Housing Development Fund Co. Etc..
Does 56 East 4 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 East 4 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 56 East 4 Street built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 East 4 Street?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.