449 West 56 Street
Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01066-0005Map
Owner of record: 449 West 56 Associates
449 West 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 32 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 449 West 56 Associates. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2026. 22 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 29
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
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 · 30
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 8D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Nov 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Nov 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing
Nov 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Nov 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Nov 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell, return buzzer & intercom system from building front entrance door to in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt A5
Open — Certification postponment denied - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles at bathtub southwest apt c3. , section '' ''
Mar 28, 1988 · Apt C3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Atoi observed: 2 workers on construction activity at 2nd floor in apt b1 with permit# m01155795-i1-gc, and also observed fire stopping material missing at ceiling compromissing apt c1 and no tpp posted, ecb iss
Feb 19, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
As per hpd section of law. 27-2033 boiler access notice. sign not posted conspicuously in lobby of building.
Oct 26, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt C4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 8D
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 5ACANC
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt A5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 7, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3D
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 15, 2006 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 11,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,021 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1066 / 5
- Assessed value
- $1,719,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127351, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 449 West 56 Street
Who owns 449 West 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 449 West 56 Associates.
Does 449 West 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 449 West 56 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 449 West 56 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 449 West 56 Street?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.