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238 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01027-0058Map

Owner of record: Kozinn 238 LLC

238 West 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 23 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Kozinn 238 LLC. HPD has recorded 149 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
149
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
234

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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
19
About 83% of the building's 23 apartments
Up from 18 in 2018

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 · 149

  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west section at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at fire door leading to west section at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west section at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at fire door leading to west section at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at door leading to west section at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west section at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at fire door leading to west section at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west section at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 33, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 33, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 32, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperable hinges in the entrance located at apt 32, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash: 2nd from west at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 32, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 32, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east located at apt 32, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 32

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 3rd from bottom at 3rd story balcony at north side (building front) at fire escape, 3rd story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic ceiling tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration accustic tiles on supended ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic ceiling tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic ceiling tiles at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 22, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2018 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 23, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 23

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 for easy removal for inspector's signature at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box area at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisiting of acoustic drop ceiling installed at 5th, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd stories at public hall

    Aug 28, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of doors stored at 5th story intermediate landing , 5th story

    Aug 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Aug 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box . sign missing , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 . frame missing , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose upper marble molding at building vestibule west wall , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department building vestibule east wall , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective apartment door mortise lock assembly in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 6, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • 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 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Bc3303.9 egress obstructed by construction fence at time of inspectionobserved the construction fence after 8'-0" then additiona plywood wasangled & went to face of bldg at exposure 1 blocking the drop down lad

    Jul 6, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit.noted:1st flr.,plywood flooring,steel studs erected for walls & interior partitions framing for drop ceiling erected.rem:obtain permit

    Jun 6, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: on first floor, the plywood flooring removed, steel studding erected for walls, & framing for interior partitions. framing for a drop ceiling erected without repairing ceiling

    Sep 22, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No equipment use permit noted an air condition unit with model 7011-0000 installed on the first floor roof to service the india pavilion restaurant with no equipment use permit location ground floor restaunart

    Mar 24, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No equipment us epermit noted a york air conditioning unit with model ca-121-15a installed on the roof to service full restaurant with no equipment use permit location resturant on thte ground floor remedy obta

    Mar 24, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
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  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 16, 2020 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 28, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 21, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 23

    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
1926
Floors
5
Residential units
23
Building area
14,495 ft²
Lot area
4,500 ft²
Zoning
C6-6
Community board
105
Council district
6
Block / lot
1027 / 58
Assessed value
$1,881,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104502, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 238 West 56 Street

Who owns 238 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kozinn 238 LLC.

Does 238 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 149 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 West 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 238 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 West 56 Street?

It has 23 residential units and 25 units in total.

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