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227 East 56 Street

Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01330-0011Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

227 East 56 Street is an office building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
74
ECB violations
58
HPD complaints
2

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 · 74

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • 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, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 1, 2022

    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

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    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 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

    Apr 6, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 6, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 27, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 27, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 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 - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    May 16, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 2, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 22, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 23, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 23, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 10, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Photoluminescent none

    Ll2604-photoluminescent none

    Nov 1, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Feb 18, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 58

  • Class - 2

    98/x/17 -5 year tag expired provide.

    Oct 16, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, no class1 condition observed at 3rd floor exit passageways. however,

    Oct 7, 2025

    Resolve
  • 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 #90424. remedy: submit acceptable requi

    Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a c1-9 zonining district at unit#303 on the 3rd floor with 2 massage rooms,oils and to

    Mar 22, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo#101769445 illegal occupancy noted:at unit 303 at the 3rd floor,duplex with 2nd floor has beenconverted/occupied to massage parlor with 2 massage rooms,massage oils

    Mar 22, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a c1-9 district on unit 303 at 3rd floor.noted masseuse offer to perform a full body m

    May 11, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo#101769445.illegal occupancy noted at unit 303 at 3rd floor,duplex with 2nd floor has been converted/occupied as zuki spa with 3 massage rooms,oils and towels.rem:d

    May 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at 3rd floor means of egress indicate by exit sign obstructed furniture table and other miscellaneous material partially obstructing the means of egress,cre

    May 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    97x17 device inoperative.repair so an inspection by this department can be made.

    Dec 5, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    97x17 restore to service for proper inspection by dob.

    Oct 5, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    97x17)restore to service for proper inspection by dob.

    Sep 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Removal of sidewalk shed without dept. approval.noted at time of inspection,building facade were still designated as "unsafe". the amended report filed under control #704624 by (rare) dated 4-25-2017 had not be

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. agg2 history of noncompliance on 36027468j,36026479k. remedy: file acceptable

    Nov 7, 2016 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair

    May 29, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair

    Nov 28, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Working w/o permit.plumbing & electrical.note:@ time of inspection men work on 3 flr.1 person working on plumbing w/o permit.no permit has been issued.defendant was issued ccs,tim jackson-was installing plumbin

    May 5, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans @ job site @ time of inspection.note:@ time of inspection no approved plans were @ site,provide plans permit#120499406.rem:provide plans.

    May 5, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted: alt #104551398 for 5th,6th, mezzanine completed w/o dimensions for all booths, width of corridors & booth doors. on

    Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2;27-369. noted: commercial club, pa located on 6th flr has fire exit corridor, width approx 2'-4' wide, contrary to bc 1016.2. remedy: provide proper

    Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: commercial club on 5th flr has open hole in fire rated wall into public staircase over exit door creating fire

    Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1006.1;27-381. illumination for exits, exit discharges and publiccorridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: 5th/6th flr commercial club having not functional emergency lights in few locations. remedy: maintain

    Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 715.3.7. failure to provide self-closing exit fire door. noted: 5th flr commercial club having exit door leading into main staircase not self-closing as per bc 715.3.7. remedy: provide self-closing door.

    Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an architect / engineer report certifying exit / directional signal signs are connected to emergency power source / storage battery equipment. remedy: file architect / engineer report.

    Jan 27, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed building occupancy w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 noted: building occupied but temporary c of o #101769445t016 has expired on 12/4/08. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontin

    Jul 17, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted: c of o #101769445t016 has expired on 12-04-2008. bldg 227 e 56st does not have a valid c of o w/ a valid permissible use.

    Jan 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    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 dept of buildings rules &

    Dec 12, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    59x10.51q11.08v01.66o02.16b11. 51q11 rope guard laying up against the motor room wall replace rope guard 08v01 out of level in the up direction adjust leveling 16b11 fl marking has been printed over fl 1,2,4 &

    Mar 3, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide place of assembly. plans on site during inspection for pa permit 104635717. approved place of assembly plans are requiredto be maintained on site @ all times. remedy: maintain p.a plans on

    Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following

    Jun 27, 2005 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05j01/08j01/10b07/12q07/12r01/59b07/63m07/66p07. 05-adjust.08 adjust where necessary.10 provide two gibs per door panel.12 provide light guard.12 de-activate light switch in car.59 provide.63-provide.66 provide

    Mar 16, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia

    Feb 16, 2005 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia

    Nov 16, 2004 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy noted at 6th & 5th floors premises is occupied as a commercial private club tco #101769445 expired 9/9/03 remedy:obtain valid c of o

    Aug 25, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial r

    Aug 13, 2004 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway and corridor obstructed.noted:exit at rear of premisesobstructed with wooden chairs,ac,couch and vacum cleaner and door creating a hazardous condition.remedy:remove all obstruction provide clean

    May 22, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy,alt#101769445 cofo#101769445 expired 12/18/2003.no valid co for club in basement.remedy:discontinue illegal use and obtain valid certificate of occ

    May 22, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide apporved plans alt#101769445 for private club in basement d/b/a checkmate;no plans on premises at time of inspection.remedy:provide approved plans

    May 22, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following

    May 13, 2004 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection or exterior walls appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file the

    Dec 26, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28h10

    Mar 1, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records.illegal occupancy noted on 2nd and 3rd floor.c of o states offices on both areas now occupied by (adult) physical ceiling established.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Dec 22, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupany contrary to bldg department records illegal occupancy noted on 5th and 6th floor and mezzanine.c of o states commercial club officers area occupied by (adult) physical culture ext.remedy:discontinue il

    Dec 22, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round four report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5), indicating correctiin of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy file

    Jan 24, 2000 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round four report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy: file an

    Dec 6, 1999 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Installation of a machanical equipment without first obtaining a work permit. noted several roof mounted a/c units. 10 various brands and models. operation of a mechanical equipment without first obtaining an e

    Feb 19, 1999 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round four report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. file an amended

    Oct 1, 1998 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round four report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy:

    Jul 31, 1998 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to submit a fourth round technical report: periodic inspectionof exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy:

    May 12, 1998 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35z57z18m #35-repair machine room overhead ceiling. #57-remove water in pit. #18 replace missing lock on covers in shaft (doors).

    Jan 9, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h37g50d50y57o #39-regroove traction sheive. #37-properly fused controller #50-secure rear rope guard. #50-seal machine 57-clean pit.

    Jan 9, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 22, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 22, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close

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 (O5)
Year built
1930
Floors
6
Residential units
—
Building area
27,240 ft²
Lot area
5,025 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1330 / 11
Assessed value
$2,359,800
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 227 East 56 Street

Who owns 227 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 227 East 56 Street have violations?

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

Is 227 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 227 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1930 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.