160 East 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01310-0041Map

160 East 56 Street is an office building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is East 56th Del, LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 44
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 44

Construction other optional
Borough commisssioner stop work order application #102635962due to contractor withdrawal.
Jan 14, 2026
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
Nov 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Oct 30, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p15839
Feb 1, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p15838
Feb 1, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p15839
Dec 21, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p15838
Dec 21, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 9, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 22, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(15)secure.(51)repair electric eyes.(52)perform 5 yr. test & tag governor
Oct 13, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(44)1st floor.(51)repair electric eyes.(52)repair safety edge
Oct 13, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

Class - 2
Ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full ystsem of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registerated design prfessional by july 1, 2019 in an office building 10
Jul 13, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
A.c. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinkler an dfile sprinkler report preopared by a registered design professional by july 1, 2019 in an office building 100 feet
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000003795 hasbeen inspected, tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november 1, 2016. rem: file annual
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000003797 hasbeen inspected, tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november 1, 2016. rem: file annual
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Removal of sidewalk shed or other protective measures w/o dept's approval. remedy: obtain approval from dob for removal of sidewalk sheds etc as per 1rcny 103-04 (b)(5)(iii).
Apr 28, 2014 · Penalty $830
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: new store front interior walls new electrical fixtures at ground flr store. remedy: stop all work. obtain permits and approvals.
Oct 30, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u05-47l02-50h11-09h12-15h12. per form and file 5 years test 47-change defective gov cable 50-replace motor connuracor and repalce worn brushes 09-change side car door gibs is chang worn gibs on lobby & 3 floo
Mar 14, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:entire 8th floor being renovated without approvals from dob.(electrical,plumbing-(sprinkler)new metal stud&sheetrock partitions throughout.remedy:stop all work!obtain permits if feas
Feb 28, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
28h,09h, 28-side motor in elevator adjust or repair car guide 09-car door replace door dity.
Nov 25, 1997
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit creating a hazardous condition. noted: air conditioning unit have been installed three out the building in public (required) area and means of degress a/c 3rd fl. (10 tons)
Jun 21, 1994
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to building department records.temp c of o #99 141 expire 12/16/1991 location: entire as per alt 330/89 remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy, discontinue illegal occupancy until a
Jun 21, 1994
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency lighting connecting staircase a & b. failure to provide emergency power exit directional signs connecting staircases. remedy:provide emergency power exit lights and directional
Dec 10, 1993
Resolve
Hazardous
No access provided to required fire tower 'a' because tower exit 'a' has been enclosed in single tenents space on multi-tenent floors. also,no access provided from public elevator vestibule & corridor to fire
Dec 9, 1992
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide re-entry from stair side of exit stair enclosures a&b due to installation of illegal locking hardware ("fox" lock) floors-9,7,6,5,4,11. failure to provide egress into stairs a&b due to instal
Apr 22, 1992 · Penalty $230
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No access provided to required fire tower exit "a" because fire tower exit "a" has been enclosed within a single tenants space on multi-tenant floors. also, no access provided from public elevator vestibule and
Apr 22, 1992 · Penalty $460
Resolve
Unknown
Failure to provide a class "e" alarm and signal system as required in office buildings over 100 feet in height.note: this legally classified"c" building has been illegally converted to "e" office use.
Sep 26, 1991 · Penalty $230
Resolve
Unknown
No access provided to required fire tower exit "a" because fire tower exit "a" has been enclosed within a single tenants space on multi- tenant floors. also,no access provided from public elevator vestibule
Sep 26, 1991 · Penalty $230
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Exit door to fire tower stair "a" was unopened at time of inspection due to rust/misalignment of door and buck. failure to provide re-entryfrom stair side of exit stair enclosures "a"and "b" due to installatio
Sep 26, 1991 · Penalty $460
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1927
Floors: 12
Residential units: —
Building area: 51,923 ft²
Lot area: 5,020 ft²
Zoning: C6-6
Community board: 106
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1310 / 41
Assessed value: $7,139,700
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 160 East 56 Street

Who owns 160 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 56th Del, LLC.

Does 160 East 56 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 160 East 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 160 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

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