242 West 56 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01027-0160Map
Owner of record: Italia D.,
242 West 56 Street is a store building built in 1974 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Italia D.,. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 15 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 39
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 30
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 23
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south , east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall, east wall and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Apr 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at boiler room, 1st story
Apr 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 10, 2018
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 6, 2017
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 - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Section 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work no water supply to sprinkler system.
Aug 9, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts incandescent. at front areaway
May 20, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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.
Nov 16, 1982
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening interior bulkhead door to roof er1.
Nov 16, 1982
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls 4th sty front apt 4a all rooms. , section '' ''
May 10, 1982 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 39
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - 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 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Jul 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1s2762
Jun 27, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p30711
Jun 27, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p30711
Dec 21, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
Renew brake linings
Apr 5, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35332656l issued on 5/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable
Mar 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. (1) at rear of building at lower roof observed excessive grease accumulating in and around kitchen exhaust duct contrary to mechanical code section 506.3.7
May 30, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active - Non-hazardous
11p16.38o02.59x07.55y13.55o02.40m07.85m07. 11 provide access to 2nd fl40 signage needed on door 85 provide month & yr on 5yr tag 59 no lighting in machine rm provide
Apr 2, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Unknown
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans. operation of a pa without a current permit.
Jan 23, 1990 · Penalty $650
Active - Hazardous
Faillure to have approved pa plan available for inspection remedy provide approve plan for inspection bn 34-42/89 not signed off remedy have bn 3442/89 sign off
Nov 8, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 17, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1974
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,840 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,008 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1027 / 160
- Assessed value
- $1,423,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139213, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 242 West 56 Street
Who owns 242 West 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Italia D.,.
Does 242 West 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 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 242 West 56 Street built?
City records list 1974 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 West 56 Street?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.