234 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01027-0056Map

234 West 56 Street is an office building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 40
ECB violations: 9
HPD complaints: 3

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 40

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 1, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10683
Nov 5, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10683
Dec 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 23, 2001
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10683
Jun 20, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 13, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 13, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 19, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 19, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 20, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(21 & 24) reshackled (51)eliminate vibration from motor
Apr 5, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) remove tenant locks fron hoistway doors (52) adjust basement floor stops (53) resave floor hatch door
Oct 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #32096559z issued on 04/11/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2) an acceptable certifi
Jan 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
B254,36. 36-found 1 laars boiler model jut050ndjs btu 50,000 gas fi() not registered with this dept.
Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification. noted: at exposure #2 left side of sidewalk shed (1) approx: 3 feet of parapet is missing leaving area exposure to falling debris or material,approx 30 feet of
Jun 14, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to protect adjoining structures during excavation operations. excavation has been done in the cellar (approx 4'x12'x8'high) no protection has been provided on the first floor. wall has cracks in various
Oct 21, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
34,50,50a,50b,32a. 34-boiler room door is missing. 32a) missing covers on pressure controls exposing wires. 50)oil tank is partly removed.top of tank is cut,pipes removed escaping oil fumes into bldg -must
Oct 1, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
12q03,03l11,16p17,42u16,37o02,52y14,11m07.12-provide guard for car lighting 03-repair communication in car panel. 16-provide access to 3rd flr. 42-tag governor with current 5yrs test date. 37-clean floor of oil
Apr 21, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
01l,02l,08v,01-02-no alarm.
Dec 6, 1991 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupeid at 2 floor without a valid certificate of occupancy as required by open alteration # 1019/85 remedy obtain a new amended c of o
Feb 9, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy under open alteration 1019-85 at 2 fl remedy obtain a new certificate of occupancy
Nov 9, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

General
Janitor/super
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 8,400 ft²
Lot area: 2,008 ft²
Zoning: C6-6
Community board: 105
Council district: 6
Block / lot: 1027 / 56
Assessed value: $1,107,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 234 West 56 Street

Who owns 234 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 234 West 56 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 234 West 56 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 234 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

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