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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jan 30, 2026
Open — Not complied with - 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 17, 2025
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at 2nd sty public hall
Oct 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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- 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
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- 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
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.