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44 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0062Map

Owner of record: Nr West 56th Street LLC

44 West 56 Street is a store building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 2 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Nr West 56th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 12

  • 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 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at north in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at west used for egress in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in laundry room in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing the missing apt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 4

    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.

    Jan 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 24

  • 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 - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 27, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 9, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 11, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 14, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 14, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 30, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 5, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 5, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 10, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (74)remove locks from top and bottom hoistway doors (73)no access in motor room

    Nov 17, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15)secure.(51)remove lock from top floor hoistway door

    Sep 20, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Class one item: only elevator in a multiple dwelling out of service. class 2 item: inoperative car phone. expired brake maint tag. expired fire extinguisher. missing safety wind up key. repair damage to mr. cle

    Sep 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35387281m issued on 08/06/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi

    Dec 24, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35387281m issued 08/06/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

    Oct 29, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35387281m issued on 08/08/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unlawful act,at 4th flr r

    Sep 19, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35323361j issued on 04/07/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for work w/o permit.

    Aug 8, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35323361j issued on 04/07/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o permit,erected deck at 4th fl. remedy: comply w/co

    Jun 27, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit noted:@4th fl rear setback a 20' x 15' wood deck w/4i high railings was erected w/out a permit @time of insp.re:obtain permit ot feasable or return to prior legal condition.

    Apr 7, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    40r07 100l10 41b07 60b10 56y10 16t07 34l10 40m07. 400r-provide steps to enter m.r (safety issue). 100l-service fire extingusher. 41b-provide self closing self-locking m.r door, secure door frame. 16t-label hois

    Apr 14, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy noted altered bldgoccupied with expired tco. tco #102337794t005 expired on 080608 remedyobtain valid cert of occupancy

    Aug 24, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o valid c of o alt type 1 102337794 for 1st and 2nd fl restaurant remedy: discontiune illegal use or obtain valid c f o

    Apr 15, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    03l10/11p7/16r7/16e01/25d06/36p7/39p7/66d7 03-restore car communications 11-car floors blocked out provide access all floors 16-basment level doors locked provide egress 16-basement hoistway doors stick adjust

    May 27, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85b15/44b07/69b07/16b07 85-tag with date 41-remove by pass from controller fuses 69-clear debris cwt buffer 16-install fascia under basementdoor & clear door from blinding on floor.

    Dec 2, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    34a/4a/19b/bq9/36/ 34a boilerroom door must open towards egress section 4,6-8 part 4 of title12 of the official compilation of codes rukes and regulations of the state of new york

    Mar 27, 2002 · Penalty $1,300

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h8, 22m6, 50y14, 15r9, 57o2, 73o2, 35i11. 22- missing bolt 15- remove padlock form 5th lfoor hatchway door and others. 35- machnine room walls.

    Apr 4, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15c,35c,(15) remove locks from top to bottom hoistway doors. (35) have key for motor room premises

    Nov 14, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of prohibited hardware (turn-knob) on 2nd means of egress(1st floor) & cross-bar on 2nd means of egress (2nd floor) remedy: remove illegal hardware

    Jun 5, 1991 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied at first and second floors as a rest. without first obtaining a valid c of o as required under open alteration application # 1023 / 78 remedy discontinue unlawful use obtain valid c of

    Jul 10, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Store building (K4)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
2
Building area
10,100 ft²
Lot area
2,561 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1271 / 62
Assessed value
$1,348,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #611080, last renewed Mar 27, 2026.

Questions about 44 West 56 Street

Who owns 44 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nr West 56th Street LLC.

Does 44 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 44 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 44 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 44 West 56 Street?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

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