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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at building entrance door
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs cellar.
Aug 6, 1979
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg cellar front r39.
Aug 6, 1979
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs cellar r40.
Aug 6, 1979
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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
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.