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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 12
- 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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - 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.
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
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.