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48 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0064Map

Owner of record: Bldg 48-52 West 56th Street LLC

48 West 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bldg 48-52 West 56th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 24% of the building's 17 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at building entrance door

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs cellar.

    Aug 6, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg cellar front r39.

    Aug 6, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs cellar r40.

    Aug 6, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving floor cellar r41.

    Aug 6, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar r42.

    Aug 6, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 32

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 9, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 20, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 14, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 21, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14263

    Jan 12, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14263

    Feb 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14263

    Mar 5, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jun 17, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 17, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Oct 28, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 28, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)reshackle drum hoist cables (52)reshackle car c.w.t. cables, date and tag same. (53)renew car light switch inoperative. (54)repair hole in wall behind controller

    Sep 21, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Vf... r t s .. elevator in building out of service , upon inspection the device is found to be ouit of service creating a hazarouds condition asper ircny 11-02... repair the device and restore to service immedi

    Aug 26, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    97/l/10 class 1 restore to service for proper inspection by dob defective repair.

    Jul 14, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cease use items: 1) large gap between gate and strike post exposing shaftway. 2) gaps on both brake pads; 125% brake test required if pads are changed class 2 items: provide designated lobby braille tags. repla

    Sep 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. at time of inspection, observed portofino beauty, tanning, waxing, hair salon on the 2nd floor. however, temp

    May 13, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. at time of inspection, observed portofino beauty, tanning, waxing, hair salon on the 2nd floor. however

    May 13, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for alt ii job #121931053 for which permit is active till 12-10-14. non-conforming work noted at 5th floor's apartment 51:1-fo

    Aug 6, 2014 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit at 2nd flr front commercial space, having erected full height partitions to create rooms & change layout w/electrical service moved. remedy: stop all work! except to make safe. obtain all

    Oct 7, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are brick wall at front area cellar level has cracks approx 1/4x3' in various locations 2 fire rated ceiling missing in various location at cellar level remedy: repair defects

    May 30, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30d03/ install in pit hoistway behind deflector sheive and machine a sheetmetal guard to cover the opening in bottom of shaft

    May 10, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x11-35p07 return to service so proper inspection can be performed by this department.

    Aug 7, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.at 2nd fl (osaka health spa)partitions of wood and letal stud and plaster board installed to form cubicles.remedy:obtain permit.

    May 21, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted installation of new metal and wood frame walls to make four cubicles. also installed two hot tubs. building many permainent counters. also installed drop ceilings made of metal

    Oct 12, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit. work 65% complete. noted at second floor apartment 2a premises. d/b/a"osaka health spa" partitons of wood and metal stud and plaster board installed to form cubides, portions and

    Oct 12, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian building hazardous. noted at fire escape rear 2 floor (south elevation) construction debris and material stored on fire escape making it impassable debris on combustable native ie, wood

    Oct 12, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75o46h46r47h57 75-perform 5 year test 46-car to drum cables worn 46-reshackle car to drum weight to drum cables 47-governor cable worn 57-clean it.

    May 15, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74p,. (74) provide access to machine room so inspection can be completed contact d.o.b.

    Sep 28, 1995 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01l,18m, 18. covers.

    May 11, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 27, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 27, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2008 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 23, 2004 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 23, 2004 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 13, 2004 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    May 13, 2004 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 13, 2004 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 27, 2003 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 11, 2003 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 19, 2003 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 19, 2003 · Apt 4C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
17
Building area
22,626 ft²
Lot area
6,025 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1271 / 64
Assessed value
$3,416,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121024, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 48 West 56 Street

Who owns 48 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bldg 48-52 West 56th Street LLC.

Does 48 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 48 West 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 48 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 48 West 56 Street?

It has 17 residential units and 21 units in total.

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