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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- 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
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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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
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.