36 East 56 Street
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01367-0020Map
Owner of record: 36 Sutton South Corp
36 East 56 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1948 in Manhattan, 10022. It has 102 residential units across 17 floors. The owner of record is 36 Sutton South Corp. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on July 30, 2020.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 58
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 9
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16b, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 16B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16b, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 16B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 16b, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 16B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 16b, 16th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 16B
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 58
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Feb 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p22338
Jan 24, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p22336
Jan 24, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p22337
Jan 24, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p22338
Dec 30, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p22336
Dec 30, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p22337
Dec 30, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Worker tripped down the stairs and was taken to hospital by ambulance. upon review the department records it was reveal that no notification was made to the department within 3 business working days after the i
May 24, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3307.6.4.2.2 storage on sws ato my insp of active facade restorationjobsite i observed cubicles of brick,debris&equipment stored on top [email protected] reviewing sws plans-no storage is allowed on sws.sws in
Mar 31, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Work doesnt conform to approved cd5 noted:ato my insp of active facaderestoration jobsite upon reviewing cd5 outrigger beams not installed according to plans.angle tieracks installed on wall (1angle installed)
Mar 31, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed doesn't meet bldg code specification the light fixtures shall be in vandal proof fixtures.remedy:conform to bldg code specifi.
Mar 22, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec-1042 scaffold doesn't meet bldg code specification 1) no guard rails
Mar 22, 2008 · Penalty $750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec-1042 scaffold doesn't meet bldg code specification 1) note # 2 missing netting on scaffold
Mar 22, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
55y13.62q07.40w07.84w07.51u07.64l1.64q07. 62 covers removed 84 secondary for gov used a closet & unlocked
Feb 12, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40w07.59q07.51w07.31h10.
Feb 12, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40w07.84w07.64l10.64q07.62q07.51u07 84 secondary w/ governors unlocked& used as closet 62 covers removed
Feb 11, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cease use.70i11.52o02,59q03,43h08,17h11,44m10,36r07,36x10,36q03.cease use.-70i-breaks in tail rope-replace.52o-clean for proper inspection.59q-provide guards.43h-worn sheave.17m-replace worn gibs,bsmt & 1fl.44h
Jan 2, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: 10 flr level set back roof top terrace having erected @ front of living room of apt #10e apprx 13'x8'x7' highstructure as green house (summer house) w/o 1st obtaining permit.
Jul 12, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.occupancy noted:10 fl level apt #10e terrace having roof top garden w/planted trees & bushes into soil, direct over roof finishes (w/o plant
Jul 12, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: failure to post contractor's sign. remedy: provide contractor'ssign.
Feb 3, 2006 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Posted permit holder sign missing permit number & expiration date as required by adminstrative code. remedy: complete sign as required.
Sep 6, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
41d06,39d10,20m07,03b07,05i10,24b07,66i10. (41) mount & wire temp. elec components to controller. (39) repair noisy vent fan in motor room (20) install wire glass as required in cab vision panel (03) install ca
Sep 24, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
20m07,03b07,28b10,70j10. (20) install wire glass as required in cab vision panel. (03) install capacity plate in cab. (28) provide nudging speed/torgue-door to fast/hard in nudging. (70) safety tail rope off id
Sep 24, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
54u50y52i54g57o74o 52-oil shoes oil soaked 54-wrong fuses 57-pit.
Jan 16, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35m50y57o02x55x74o 35-fire extinguisher. 02-alarm not working 55-pit light 74-car top.
Jan 16, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit in apts 5b and 6a. work noted: 1 demolition of interior plaster. 2 removal of flooring and kitchen cabinets. 3 erect-ion of sheetrock metal stud partitions .
Dec 30, 1991 · Penalty $140
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 16B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 16B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 16B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2016 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2008 · Apt 7F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2007 · Apt 7F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2006 · Apt 7F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2006 · Apt 7F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 7F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
May 24, 2005 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2004 · Apt 13E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2004 · Apt 0
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $740,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $315,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $1,050,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $1,350,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1948
- Floors
- 17
- Residential units
- 102
- Building area
- 147,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,213 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1367 / 20
- Assessed value
- $16,998,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118872, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 36 East 56 Street
Who owns 36 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 36 Sutton South Corp.
Does 36 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 36 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 36 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1948 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 36 East 56 Street?
It has 102 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.