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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 149
- 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 for easy removal for inspector's signature at public hall, 1st story
Sep 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of doors stored at 5th story intermediate landing , 5th story
Aug 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 . frame missing , 1st story
Aug 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose upper marble molding at building vestibule west wall , 1st story
Aug 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department building vestibule east wall , 1st story
Aug 28, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.