120 East 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01310-0065Map

120 East 56 Street is an office building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is 120 East 56th St., LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 47
ECB violations: 23
HPD complaints: 1

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 · 47

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 2020
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active
Plumbing none
The dob intends has issued a notice of immediate stop work order due to contractor withdrawal of job #123241964 as of 12/04/18
Jan 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - active

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Photoluminescent none
Ll2604-photoluminescent none
Nov 1, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 2001
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - active
Local law 5/73 none
Ll5-local law 5/73 none
Oct 31, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 23

Class - 2
Ac27-929.1, failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in he
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtences. note: at time of observed at roof area defected water tower causing water leakage. exposure 1 north elevation damaged joints at set back corne
Sep 27, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#804522. agg1: prior nov#37013585h under
Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 ac27-929.1,failure to complete installation of full system ofautomatic sprinklers&file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office bldg 100' or more in ht in existence o
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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 · Penalty $3,125
Active
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 $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 8th floor found in a room the only sprinkler head obstructed by a wall packet extruded. remedy: repair or replace.
Feb 27, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#804522. remedy: submit required technical report
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 1
Building or open lot occupied without a valid certificate of occupancymultilple wooden sheds erected on property,made of and containing combustible materials.dob records indicate this lot to be an unoccupie
Dec 27, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000002129 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit; work noted full height partitions erected to created rooms (examination) & change layout at suite #300 3rd fl known as "dr. dahls office" with water electric & waste moved. approx 6 rooms.
Apr 26, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to file affidavits and/ or comply with other requirements set forth for photoluminescent exit oaht marking. rem: comply with requirements of reference standards (rs)6-1
Sep 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Hazardous
Failure to supply approved place of assembly plans at time of inspection note: pa plans are required at time of inspection to check compliance for public safety. supply of plans at future date will not dismiss
Oct 24, 2001 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide exit light on floors 16 and 14 from elevator to exit stairs.remedy:provide emergency exit light according to b.e.c standards and ll-16/84
Mar 1, 2000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide emergency power exit light in elevator foyer to exit stairs on floors 16,14,11 remedy provide emergency power exit light according to be c standards and local law 16/84
Apr 15, 1996 · Penalty $500
Active
Hazardous
Failure to submit a third round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the dejpartment of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Jun 29, 1994
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Signs at elevator landing missing or defective signs defecive on (2,4,6,8,10,12,14 & 16th floors). remedy: install or repair all signs.
Mar 11, 1991 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Floor numbering signs missing or defective signs missing on (2nd flr-stair c & d on stair side. signs defective on (2,4,6,8,10,12,14th floor stair a &b. remedy: install or repair all signs.
Mar 11, 1991 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Stair and/or elevator signs missing or defective signs missing on ( stair 16a) in signs defective on (2,4,6,8,10,12,14 &16th flr. stair c &d. remedy: install or repair all signs.
Mar 11, 1991 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Re-entry signs missing or defective signs missing on (16th flr. stair a & b-2nd flr. stair c & d) signs defective on (2,4,6,8,10,12,14,& 16th flrs. stair a &b. remedy: install or repair all signs.
Mar 11, 1991 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: obtain or provide approved pa plans post and frame copy.
Apr 11, 1990
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG
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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: 1926
Floors: 15
Residential units: —
Building area: 84,543 ft²
Lot area: 6,326 ft²
Zoning: C5-2
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1310 / 65
Assessed value: $9,368,550
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 120 East 56 Street

Who owns 120 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 120 East 56th St., LLC.

Does 120 East 56 Street have violations?

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

Is 120 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 120 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1926 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.