roofy

38 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0059Map

Owner of record: Lawrence Family Properties LLC

38 West 56 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lawrence Family Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on January 30, 2026. 2 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 30, 2026

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 · 8

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room

    Jan 30, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at 2nd sty public hall

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the west wall at 1st sty vestibule

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 5th story

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 24, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 22, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 1

    Operating cease use blr;spilling@draftstat/chmy base 1/2 full/smaller flue not above larger flue@chmy/blr flue+top hwh flue pushed to far into chmy/both blr roomdoors not close into frame;correct all hazardous

    May 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found exposed wiring, openings on ceiling and walls, both boiler room doors not closing properly, emergency shut off switch missing at both doors, flue pipe on gas hw heaters not as per code and not properly su

    Apr 12, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cease use hb smith series 19x6 boiler due to fumes spilling out of barometric damper and clean out door at chimney base, do not operate boiler til all hazardous conditions are corrected and dob is notified to r

    Apr 12, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior in code compliant manner. at east side of roof,fireplace chimeny is leaning and spalling. unknown interior condition.remedy:make repairs or removed unused chimney above roof and sen

    Jul 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Permenant dwelling used converted for other than permanant residential purpose cofo 17930 indicates building to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling base on physical inspection apt 3r being use as

    Oct 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907-28.failure to provide a class j fine alarm for transient use in apt 3r.previous violation#35443673p.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008code)27.366:bc1021.1 for transient use in apt 3d.previous violation#35443672n.d

    Oct 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc903.2 and 27954 for tr ansient use in apt 3r.previous violation 35443679r.discontinue illegal

    Oct 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1;1021.1 & 27-366 for transient use at apt#3r. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than residential purposes . c/o#17930 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a'multiple dwelling-now apt#3r used/converted transiently having up to 4 guest

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
Show 9 more ↓
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide class'j' fire alarm system for transient use apt#3r. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2 & ac 27-954 fortransient use at apt#3r. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintained bldg: (fire place) defect noted: interior brick work become loose & bricks are falling. there are no flu covers in chute & there (tore) gusts of cold our snow & rain water blown down the

    Mar 7, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.hazardous. the chimney & fire boxes in 3 & 4 fl have brick used for lining falling into fire places.remedy:repair all fire place lining,provide to d.o.b. chimney smoke test to ascertain

    Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. hazardous. the chimneys in 3f,4f,4r have br icks & lining falling into fire places. remedy: repair immediately & provide smoke test for all chimney to this dept.

    Aug 11, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior defects noted:@ roof top brick chimney has loose motar missing & cracked motor joints & dislodged bricks also noted:rear facade fire escape roof level platform has loose rail

    Jul 7, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted:at 3rd flr public hallway flr uneven & sloping. also defects @ stair 3rd to 5th flr sloping toward the banister & separation of treads & risers @ 3rd flr landing entry

    May 19, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permits work noted in apt # 3r 3rd floor (1) demolition of w alls (2) partical demolition of flooring and ceiling(3) erection of wood steps for partons w/o obtaining permits remedy:stop all work apt 3r

    Jul 14, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans: application # 100867313 filed to create or do work at various section of interior entire front has been changed from whats filed, double entry doors at front door, provi

    Apr 15, 1996 · Penalty $125

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Close
Show 19 more ↓
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2007 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 9, 2007 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 29, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 4, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 4, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jun 2, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 2, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
8,400 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1271 / 59
Assessed value
$3,591,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #115537, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.

Questions about 38 West 56 Street

Who owns 38 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lawrence Family Properties LLC.

Does 38 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 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 38 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 West 56 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 9 units in total.

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