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56 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01271-0067Map

Owner of record: 54 62 West 56 Realty

56 West 56 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1963 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 54 62 West 56 Realty. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on February 17, 2019. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2019.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
14

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Feb 17, 2019

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
1
About 33% of the building's 3 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 · 14

  • C

    Replace with new the missing metal pan under all treads and risers at public hall stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing metal pan at at all treads and risers at public hall stairs at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 1st wood tread from bottom up at public hall stairs at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at soffit at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Dec 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at soffit at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Dec 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly secure the loose wood hand rails at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Dec 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wood hand rail at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Dec 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood treads and riser 8th and 9th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Dec 4, 2018

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Sprinkler none

    Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019

    Sep 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 5, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Commissioners request for corrective action noted observed cracks at h allways staircase from 2nd floor throughout 4th floor causing approx 1 inch seperation staircase and stringers

    Jun 29, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection i observed rear yard fore escape railing and platform loose due to bolts missing behind the commercial space in 2nd floor level.,

    Jan 7, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet or mo

    Nov 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts:failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. for corrective action and submitting engineer's structural stability report regarding staircase cracks noted in dob violation issued 06/29

    Oct 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed cracksat hallways staircase from 2nd through 4th floor causing separation apprx 1 inch from the stringers. also noted at 3rd floor minor cracks

    Jun 29, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner observed metal burgler guard fencing between 3rd floor balcony and next door neighbor terrace is hanging and in danger of falling.rem:repair and/or replace

    Jun 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy noted at cellar lvl cellar is currently being used as food preparation for accessory use as 54 w 56 st cellar connected by fire rated fusible link rol

    Jun 1, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: exterior wall(brick) at rear chimney area 3rd fl. level has vertical creack approx. 1/4"x5'. remedy: repair defect.

    Dec 12, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted having installed existing two refrigerator lockers-at the rear yard of 54 west 56 street.remedy: obtain a permit if feasible -remove unit.

    Jul 19, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted having installed existing kitchen exhaust unit that terminates at roof level at rear yard of 54 west 56 street. south rear wall. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove un

    Jul 19, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted having installed existing two walk-inbox at rear yard. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible,or remove structure from premises.

    Jul 19, 1994

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied wihtout a valid certificate of occupancy alt 547/88 beefsteak charley location 1st floor. operation of p.a. without a current permit beefsteak charlies. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.

    Jul 19, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt APT5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1963
Floors
5
Residential units
3
Building area
5,315 ft²
Lot area
1,607 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1271 / 67
Assessed value
$3,032,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #130245, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 56 West 56 Street

Who owns 56 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 54 62 West 56 Realty.

Does 56 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 56 West 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 33% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 56 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1963 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56 West 56 Street?

It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.

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