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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Nov 2, 2022
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | $405,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $612,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $451,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $930,000 | Coops - 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.