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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 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
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.