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209 East 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01330-0007Map

Owner of record: 209 E 56 Apt Corp

209 East 56 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1960 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 105 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is 209 E 56 Apt Corp. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
31
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 16

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color front room ceiling 12 sty southeast apt 12n. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1987 · Apt 12N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling rear room 12 sty southeast apt 12n. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1987 · Apt 12N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling rear room 12 sty southeast apt 12n. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1987 · Apt 12N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at 12 sty southeast apt 12n. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1987 · Apt 12N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color dampness ceiling front room west 12 story apt 12p front west. , section '' ''

    Sep 17, 1987 · Apt 12P

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room west 12 story apt 12p front west. , section '' ''

    Sep 17, 1987 · Apt 12P

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling throughout front room 12 story north 2 apt 12l from east. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1987 · Apt 12L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 11th sty apt 11r at north 2nd from west er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 27, 1987 · Apt 11R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 5 sty southwest apt 5g kitchen. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1987 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall at west 5 sty southwest apt 5g bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1987 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing 5 sty southwest apt 5g g kazantzis. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1987 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of draft at air condition sleeve 5 sty southwest apt 5g southwest and southeast room. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1987 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 31

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #140446961 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Aug 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 11, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Plumbing none

    Full stop work order issued - no access to premises to inspect approve work under active job #140334742. denied by building employee time of inspection 08:45am remedy: provide access to dob personnel

    Jun 12, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 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 19, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 28, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 22, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 22, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p24469

    Dec 5, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-file bn for work on elev car 52-provide proper keys for side exit door

    Jan 24, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-file bn for work on elev cab 52-provide proper keys for side exit door

    Jan 24, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51)install capacity yslates ur car

    Nov 30, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51)install capacity yslates ur car

    Nov 30, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #904623. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    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# 804623. remedy: submit required technical report.

    Oct 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 104-20 rigger or designated foreman must be on site while use of suspended scaffold is in progress. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffold in use w/no rigger or rigger foreman present &

    Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Plans. work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amendments. note: at time of inspection, i observed sidewalk shed in place with main beam installed on anchor plates not reflecting on the

    Jan 19, 2018 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.15.2 stirrups. stirrups are to be installed as per manufacturers specification. note: at time of inspection, i observed workers using suspended scaffold with stirrups of suspended scaffold installed 24" fr

    Jan 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No storage on shed. pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. storage not allowed unless permit state designated area. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with storage o

    Jan 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the d.o.b. rules & regulation

    Dec 12, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations: work noted: removal of coping store at exposure #1 roof top level w/o sidewalk shed to safeguard public and property. provide sidewalk

    Apr 30, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    59m07/ 11i11/ 05j01/ 61t07/ 80l11/ 36o02/ 26m12/ 04l12/ 62o02/ 59-m-07 - main line nyc device tag missing (11-i-11) door open button in car station worn. (05-j-01) car door - excessive gap space (61-t-07

    Oct 23, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46b15-shorten hoist ropes.

    Jan 6, 1998

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining an equip-ment use permit or equipment work permit.in that an a/c unit has been installed on the roof of this bldg without an equipment use permit.

    Aug 8, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2024 · Apt S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 30, 2008 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 5, 2026$405,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Aug 3, 2026$612,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 16, 2026$451,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 31, 2025$930,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1960
Floors
13
Residential units
105
Building area
87,100 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1330 / 7
Assessed value
$11,577,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #137999, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 209 East 56 Street

Who owns 209 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 209 E 56 Apt Corp.

Does 209 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 209 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 209 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 209 East 56 Street?

It has 105 residential units and 109 units in total.

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