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23 West 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10019BBL 1-01272-0022Map

Owner of record: 23 West 56th Street

23 West 56 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10019. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 23 West 56th Street. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
4

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 68

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing caps/covers at electrical outlet at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose unkeyed plaster ceiling north room 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at recessed portion of exterior vestibule at entrance to bldg.

    Jun 14, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric call system 1 sty public hall vestibule to 5 sty apt 5. , section '' ''

    Jan 11, 1983 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass 5th sty apt rear center room.

    Jan 11, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose glass 5th sty apt rear rooms windows.

    Jan 11, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric wall light fixture 5 sty rear apt 5r bathroom. located at apt 5r

    Jan 11, 1983 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of stagnant water on patio roof improper slope to drain 4 sty rear apt.

    Jan 11, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective upper sash window 4 sty rear apt rear room center window.

    Jan 11, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout 5 sty apt 5. , section '' ''

    Jan 11, 1983 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass in skylight roof center east.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance to 4th sty apt.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 2 sty public hall under stair.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof 5 sty public hall.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hoist attached to bulkhead skylight frame to 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1983 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective sash 4 sty apt 4 rear room upper sash er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1983 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 4 sty apt 4 thru out. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1983 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 4 sty apt 4 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1983 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective top tread of public hall stair bulkhead to roof .

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 4 sty public hall.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixtures public hall clgs at 2 & 3 sty.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove unlawful wood or metal louvred or screen doors and assemblies from entrance to 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jan 4, 1983 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bottom sash 4th sty apt rear room west window.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide board of standard & appeal approved type peepholes in entrance doors to each housing unit where not already provided.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at front and boiler room.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fire proof self closing door public hall 4 sty to rear extension hall.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 throughout.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 5 sty public hall & public hall bulkhead.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of conceal water leak ceiling 4 to 5 sty at intermediate landing.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass in skylight roof at center west.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective skylight roof at center east.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective skylight roof at rer east.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling of public hall bulkhead.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 5th sty public hall.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-11.03 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor and stairs 3rd sty public hall to roof.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Jan 4, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 5, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 25, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 20, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 20, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - active
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  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Mar 15, 1989

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 15, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    73x,. (73) file application for dismantll pr removal or repair so entire in inspection can be completed.

    Oct 2, 1995 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x restore pass elv 1p4959 to proper operation or file for building notice to dismantle device

    Apr 21, 1993 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73 restore passenger elevator sity p4959 to proper operatation, or file for dismantle with the dep of build

    Nov 19, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2014 · Apt NA

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
3
Building area
9,925 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
C5-P
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
1272 / 22
Assessed value
$4,613,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #136372, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 23 West 56 Street

Who owns 23 West 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 23 West 56th Street.

Does 23 West 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 23 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 23 West 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 23 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.