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
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 · 12
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.