244 West 56 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01027-0060Map
Owner of record: Paradise Relaty Corp.
244 West 56 Street is a hotel built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. The owner of record is Paradise Relaty Corp.. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2023. 10 of the 16 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2020.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 61
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 · 16
- 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wahbasin, in the kitchenette located at b-room 3a, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the room located at b-room 3a, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Mar 17, 2010 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded gas range at north west roof
Aug 20, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of steel beams south west roof
Aug 20, 2009
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air condition south east roof
Aug 20, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective crack glass to skylight at bulkhead.
Jul 25, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide wire screen to lower part of skylight at roof
Jul 25, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of building materails, locker and tools at bulkhead at public hall stairs
Jul 25, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at skylight stair bulkhead roof.
Apr 9, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinklerhead 5 sty west room 5b.
Mar 24, 1997
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Oct 19, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Aug 20, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 1, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p40803
Nov 5, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 15, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Work without a permit: at time of inspection, observed new electrical power line, new electrical box, new wiring and light fixtures have been installed from the building to the temporary structure at exposure 1
Jul 11, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit work noted in that job #140787254 was filed. to replacement of existing metal and fabric awning with new metal one job wasapproved. no permit obtained all work was being done and completed w/
Oct 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of violation # 34879843j issue on 03/28/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 cellar occupied fo
Oct 29, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that of the cofo note:@ cellar bldg currently occupied as eating & drinking establishment 1 apt & 5 rooms on 3rd fl contrary to c/o#28855.rem:obtain a vaild cofo or discontinue illegal use
Mar 28, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy noted at cellar lvl bldg is currently occupied as an eating & drinking establishment & 3rd fl has 5rms contrary to c/o #28855 also note c/o state 3rd
Apr 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit siamese connection for sprinkler system was installed w/o required permit rem: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Aug 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide required siamese connection(s). in the hotel more than 50 sprinkler heads are installed; a siamese connection for sprinkler system has not been installed. as per section 27-959, one siamese
Mar 28, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
36 50 50a 50b 50c 48a 48b 50d bq9-weil mclain gas fired steam boiler has no bl work type. 50-outside steel chimney missing two sections at the top & visible holes on rest of chimney hazardous-must repair immedi
Sep 21, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is masonry awning at front has cracks in various location remedy repair defect
Dec 10, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to use safety belts while working on two point suspension scaffold. supervision or use of rigging equipment without a special riggeres license.
Mar 19, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: stucco above and below windows chippedand cracked in front. remedy: repair defect and provide sidewalk shed to protect the public.
May 20, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: at roof: steel columns placed along perimeter of building entire; brick and block masonry being erected, floor slab poured raising roof level, erection of elevator shaft from
Apr 23, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 20, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 20, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Aug 20, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Sep 20, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Doors
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 16, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Windows
Mar 8, 2006 · Apt AA
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Floor
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 13, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 13, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Floor
Jul 13, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 13, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Floor
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Construction
Roof
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 1, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Floor
Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Ventilators
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Aug 10, 2004 · Apt 3-A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 4, 2004 · Apt 3E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 12,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,008 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1027 / 60
- Assessed value
- $2,264,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115864, last renewed Jun 26, 2026.
Questions about 244 West 56 Street
Who owns 244 West 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Paradise Relaty Corp..
Does 244 West 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 244 West 56 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2020. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 244 West 56 Street built?
City records list 1920 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.