305 East 56 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01349-0105Map
Owner of record: 305 E 56 LLC
305 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 305 E 56 LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 11 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 21
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes milk crate at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked at gate at fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on the door leading to the rear yard hindering egress in the 1st room from north at west located at cellar apt ga, 1st story, 1st cellar apt from north at east
Apr 16, 2015 · Apt GA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in patio drain in the terrace located at apt ga
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt GA
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
As per section of law hmc 27 2033 boiler room sign to be posted conspicuously in hall correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction.
Mar 10, 2022
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 13, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 13, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Apr 8, 2015 · Apt GA
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2015 · Apt GA
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt GA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt GA
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 3,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,008 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1349 / 105
- Assessed value
- $1,119,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #103003, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 305 East 56 Street
Who owns 305 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 305 E 56 LLC.
Does 305 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 305 East 56 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 305 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 305 East 56 Street?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.