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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood hand rails at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood hand rail at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
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
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.