56 Charles Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00611-0011Map
Owner of record: Sarma Holdings Wv, LLC
56 Charles Street is a two-family home built in 1840 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sarma Holdings Wv, LLC. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 47 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 49
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 , 100 watts required.
Sep 29, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.
Jun 12, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stopper bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower west window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor at radiator at 1st room from north at west, 2nd story, apartment
Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 2nd story, apartment
Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit west window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective steam valve at radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at 2nd. sty. in the public hall located at public parts 2f, 2nd story, 1st public parts from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of doors paint cans etc. all stys. in the public hall located at public parts 2f, 2nd story, 1st public parts from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling exhaust fan. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective bath tub stop apparatus in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at wash basin. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at wash basin. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing closet doors. in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective repair sloping wooden floor. in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor at north wall. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator valve. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture. in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at south wall. in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2003 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing transitional molding at floor in the kitchenette located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shutoff valve at radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles at west wall(under the wash basin) in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall (under the wash basin) in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilators at entire apartment, 3rd story, apartment
Sep 13, 2002 · Apt 3-F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rusty water supply at entire apartment, 3rd story, apartment
Sep 13, 2002 · Apt 3-F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2002 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide chimney cover for fire place in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2002 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, at front stack , 2nd story
Jul 18, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing spark arrester at chimney, roof
Apr 29, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire south wall of closet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures washbasin and shower in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2002 · Apt 3R
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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 , missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - 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 , missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 27, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2002
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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin evedence of mice dropping in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 18, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 15, 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35437859m issued 7/5/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1rcny
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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 in nov#35437860j issued 7/5/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1rcny
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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 in nov#35437858k issued 7/5/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1rcny
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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 in nov#35438529y issued on 8/16/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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 in nov#35438530l issued on 8/16/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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 in nov#35438532p issued on 8/16/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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 in nov#35437857z issued 7/5/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1rcny
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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 in nov#35438531n issued 8/16/19 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.4;1rcn
Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 and 27-366 for transient use at 2nd anf 3rd floor previous violation 354
Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or dob records illegal occupancy noted 2nd & 3rd floor occupied tranisiently booked trhough onefinestayr.com having up to 10 guest staying for
Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatci sprinkler where is required as per bc 9003.2 and ac 27-954 for transient use at 2nd and 3rd floor previous violation 35437858k
Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8:failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use @ 2nd and 3rd floor (class "j: fire alarm system) previous vilation :35437859m discontinue illegal use
Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide the required fire alarm system for transient use @apt #1 on 1st floor. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required perbc 903.2 & 27-934 for transient use @apt #1 on 1st floor. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide the required number of measures of egress for everyfloor as per bc 1018.1(2008); bc 1021.1(2014) & 27-366 for transient use @apt#1 on 1st floor.rem: discontinue illegal occupancy
Jul 5, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #104317829. illegal occupancy note @first floor apt. used converted to transient noted 4 huest booked with onefinestay.com staying @first floor apt for less than 30
Jul 5, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.noted a suspend scaffold hanging from c hooks w/rope approx 16' long secured inadequately.there is no protection over sidewalk,cau
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger's license. noted:suspended scaffold at exp #1 approx 20' high hanging midway of bldg. no rigger assigned to this address or at site. remedy: comply w/code
May 18, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conforming to approved plans: work noted: at cellar level excavation in progress thru-out approx 2 1/2' x 25' under appl #104317829 exp 1/31/07 approved plans dated 5/3/06 does not indicate any
Sep 19, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
24b/26/34a/44b,c/32/50. 24b no emergency burner shut off swithch outside boiler room. 26 missing manual test lever at safety valve. 34 a boiler room fire door not opening to egress. 44b, c dirty and defective s
Dec 5, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Faliure to safely and properly remove material from construction site.remedy: remove material in a safe and lawful manner.
Jun 28, 1988 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Floor
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1840
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 611 / 11
- Assessed value
- $957,360
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District
HPD registration #611321, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 56 Charles Street
Who owns 56 Charles Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sarma Holdings Wv, LLC.
Does 56 Charles Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Charles 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 Charles Street built?
City records list 1840 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Charles Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.