426 West 56 Street

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.

Jun 4, 2025

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

Jan 16, 2025

Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): hpd violations #16861885 and #16861877, dob ecb violation #39111258m in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

Apr 10, 2024

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder in down position, south fire escape at building rear , section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling throughout at cellar, section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story, section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 1A

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at laundry room door at cellar, section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Properly secure the loose meatal handrail, west at stairs leading to rear yard at cellar, section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling throughout at cellar, section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at north/west return rail ,3rd story balcony at north stack at building front , section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at north/east return rail, 4th story balcony at north stack at building front , section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at north/west return rail ,2nd story balcony at north stack at building front , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plates at north/east and north/west return rails ,3rd story balcony at north stack at building front , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at north/east and north/west return rail ,4th story balcony at north stack at building front , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

§ 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work for 'o' line, 2nd to 5th story, north 2 apartments , apt 2o, apt 3o, apt 4o, apt 5o, building section 428

Apr 10, 2024

§ 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work for 'm' line, 2nd to 5th story, north 1 apartments, apt 2m, apt 3m, apt 4m, apt 5m, building section 426

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at north/east return rail ,5th story balcony at at north stack at building front , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 1A

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5o, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 5O

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony , south stack at building rear , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard (building rear) , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed in windows at 5th story party wall balcony at building rear , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story party wall balcony at building rear , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 air conditioners installed in windows at 3rd story party wall balcony at building rear , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed in windows at 2nd story party wall balcony at building rear , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at west wall leading to building section 428 at cellar, section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at north stack at building front , section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed in windows at 5th story party wall balcony at building front , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at south/west return rail ,5th story balcony at roof, south stack at building rear , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed in windows at 4th story party wall balcony at building front , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at south/east return rail ,4th story balcony at south stack at building rear , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at south/west and south/east return rail ,5th story balcony, south stack at building rear , section ''426''

Apr 10, 2024

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling of soffit at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling of soffit at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed in windows at 3rd story party wall balcony at building front , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof bulkhead door , 5th story, section ''430''

Apr 10, 2024

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof bulkhead door , 5th story, section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door west wall leading to 1 story public hall at cellar, section ''428''

Apr 10, 2024

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 air conditioners installed in windows at 2nd story party wall balcony at building front , section ''430/432''

Apr 10, 2024

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 29, 1995

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 1, 1994

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 1, 1994

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 1, 1994

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted in apart-ment 4v excessive water damage evident of which sheet rock walls have been removed in areas of bathroom near tub and toilet; noticeable sag

Dec 24, 2013 · Penalty $1,030

Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:white vanity bath 2ft directly infront of apt 5p entry dr & blocking the stairs leading to the bulkhead dr. this presents a hazard.rem:remove obstruction

Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $6,000

Fail to maintain bldg in code/complaint manner:lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc903.2;27-954/noted:3-dryers located in the cellar laundry rm w/o sprinkler sys/rem:provide a system

Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

Fail to maintain bldg in code complaint manner/noted: 1-boiler rm firedr/door missing/dr is not installed but resets against the wall outside of the boiler rm 2-gas meter rm fire dr is bent out of shape & the

Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

Fail to maintain bldg in code complaint manner no fire stopping per bc712.3/27-345/noted:hole approx 5 ft x 6ft in ceiling, exposes several wood beams & plywood/ these are several other holes throughout the

Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

B254,16,,34a,50,50a,b,c.50-low water cut off in connecting manifold,remedy:install low water cut off in each boiler,close to boiler,before shut off valve.50a-manual reset aquastat in connecting manifold remedy:

Sep 2, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

B254,4a,15,16,19b,50,50a,b,c.50-boiler not interlocked w/fresh air fanw/air proving switch.50a-draft hood defective.50b-service switch missig on boiler.50c-boiler installed w/o min clearance in front for servci

Sep 2, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

B254,4a,5b,16,19b,50,50a. 50-boiler not interlocked w/fresh air fam w/air proving switch.50a-swing check valve missing in feedline,installedbetween backflow & pressure regulator.

Sep 2, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

B254,4a,,16,19b,50,50a. 50-boiler not interlocked w/fresh air fan w/air proving switch. 50a-control covers missing in boiler room, exposing wires.

Sep 2, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

B254,50,50a,b,c. 50-hot water heater not interlock w/fresh air fan w/air proving switch.50a-circulator leaking on recirculating line.50b-both safety valves have black pipe discharge pipes.50c-cast iron circulat

Sep 2, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to safely and properly remove construction debris form site. (a) noted: removing of masonry brick chimney at wed-roof without a onate (open host. remedy: (stop hosting debris forthwith for side wals- pe

Apr 27, 1994 · Penalty $1,500

Sidewalk shed does not meet building dept coe specifications no lights at underside of sidewalk shed remedy provide lights underneath sidewalk shed

Dec 6, 1988