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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 2023

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 2020
1

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 · 16

  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded gas range at north west roof

    Aug 20, 2009

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of steel beams south west roof

    Aug 20, 2009

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air condition south east roof

    Aug 20, 2009

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective crack glass to skylight at bulkhead.

    Jul 25, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide wire screen to lower part of skylight at roof

    Jul 25, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of building materails, locker and tools at bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Jul 25, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at skylight stair bulkhead roof.

    Apr 9, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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

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

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.