304 West 56 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01046-0037Map
Owner of record: Hearst Communications, INC.
304 West 56 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hearst Communications, INC.. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 5 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 5
- 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 29, 2026
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.
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 25, 2019
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 - 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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 3, 2008
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 - Construction other optional
Location installed a sign w/o a permit
Jul 6, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
B4a,16,32a,48b,50,a.50-flue pipe on both boiler & hot water heater notsupported.50a-back flow preventer missing.50b-both pressure controls piped to boiler or one 1/4 pipe.50c-boiler drain cock defective.
Sep 13, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16. at time of inspection found gas flexible connections on working equipment of commercial gas fixtures, which are not on whee
Oct 20, 2005 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 30, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 30, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 30, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 30, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 23, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Doors
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 0
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 8,179 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,371 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1046 / 37
- Assessed value
- $1,830,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133857, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.
Questions about 304 West 56 Street
Who owns 304 West 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hearst Communications, INC..
Does 304 West 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 304 West 56 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 304 West 56 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 304 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.