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342 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01046-0054Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

342 West 56 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 42 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022.

HPD violations
5
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
18

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 2, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

  • 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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and al walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 5, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 2, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 12, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8129

    Nov 7, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)remove tenant lock and bolt basement landing (doors)

    Dec 21, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Pit water leak remove, hoist way door mis alignment repair. escape hatch chain missing provide.

    Jul 29, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. at time of my inspection 1:05pm on 10/11/16 at above address,i observed an arrangement of gas piping suppling gas fired stove in basement apt. no permits

    Oct 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at time of my inspection 1:05pm on 10/11/16 at above address i observed a gas fired stove & gas piping in basement apt. no permits or tests filed w/dob. remedy: obtain all required permits.

    Oct 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & certification by dob. at time of my inspection 1:05pm on 10/11/16 at above address,i observed anarrangement of gas piping suppling gas fired stove in basement apt. no

    Oct 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/ 32a/ 50a/ 50c/ 6a/ 50/ 50b/ 32a) missing cover plate on pressure control exposing wires 50) low water cut - off blow down value is leaking 50a) missing discharge pipe from saftey value 50b) missing label o

    Feb 4, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    8v1,62z9. 8-v-1-adjust floor stops 62-z-9-remove water from pit

    May 2, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from space where required. noted: east & west fire escapes terminate at rear yard withimproper area of refuge, access to cellar blocked by improper doors.

    Feb 9, 1998 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    40u,50y,54t,57o,73o,. "40" perform test by device properly and file elev 3 form

    Apr 30, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37h,54d.37# repair or renew controller.

    Feb 1, 1995 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 23, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 4, 2010 · Apt 2E

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1930
Floors
7
Residential units
42
Building area
28,034 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
6
Block / lot
1046 / 54
Assessed value
$3,420,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102357, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 342 West 56 Street

Who owns 342 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 342 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 342 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 342 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 342 West 56 Street?

It has 42 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.