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129 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01009-0016Map

Owner of record: Ai R 56 Street, LLC

129 West 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ai R 56 Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2026. 4 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 13, 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
2
About 25% 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 · 12

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 13, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35147982m issued on 11/25/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ the comm's order &/or file a cert of

    Mar 9, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o.noted basement & 1st fl occupied by "topaz noodle bar" w/ tco#104671437t002 expired 4/10/12.rem obtain a valid c of o

    Mar 9, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted 2 signs on sidewalk attached to the railings of exterior entrance stairs to 129 w 56 st.1.sign approx 2.5ft x 4ft, w/ inscription "psychic-egyptian,chakra-reading & balancing-ring bell 2

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted co#104671437t002 expired 4/10/12 & was not renewed.rem comply w/ nov

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: exposed electrical wires at soffit (wall) above exterior entry door to basement. rmdy: comply with notice of violation.

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $1,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not comforms to approved plans # 104671428 nonconforming work noted at rear of premises install steel dunnage for a/c units a/c units not as per plans install walk in box erected 2 exaust system from

    May 6, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec bc1001.4 27-369 failure to provide 2 means of egress from space as required noted no 2 means of egress from rear yard obstructed by ktcn equipment rem: provide 2means of egress

    May 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans # 104671428.non conforming work noted:at 1st fl & basement levels of restaurant full layout of partitions & work completely different from approved plans.no structural

    Mar 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 5F

    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 (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
8,180 ft²
Lot area
2,092 ft²
Zoning
C6-6.5
Community board
105
Council district
6
Block / lot
1009 / 16
Assessed value
$3,170,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101445, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 129 West 56 Street

Who owns 129 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ai R 56 Street, LLC.

Does 129 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 129 West 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 129 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 129 West 56 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.