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56 East 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01755-0047Map

Owner of record: Heritage Houses Hsg Devlpmt Fd Corp

56 East 131 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2009 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 40 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Heritage Houses Hsg Devlpmt Fd Corp. HPD has recorded 219 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 40 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
219
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
279

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 9, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
40
About 100% of the building's 40 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 219

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Violation open
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective countertop at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic porcelain bathtub by way of reglaze in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base bottom at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from the building front entrance to panel in the foyer at north wall. in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower compartment in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Dec 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18533010 issued 27-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    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
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to panel at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 6e , 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return buzzer from building front entrance to east wall in the in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 17

  • 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, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 3, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Feb 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 29, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 14, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 3, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    Miscellaneous violations. failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection.. at time of inspection contractor performing excavation. approved document indicate nb foundation depth 14 feet no support of excavation plans, on site..remedy: stop all work provide plans, call sep/cid at 212-442-1698 before resuming work

    Dec 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Brake maintenance tag is expired, over 2 years to date, need to perform maintenance on the machine brake and tag device. maintenance log does not show maintenance is being performed regularly as required, need

    Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Brake maintenance tag expired. provide an updated maintenance log.

    Mar 13, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Class 1: upon inspection found device to be out of service. restore to service repair immediately as per 1rcny 11-02. wen service restore contat nycdob at [email protected].

    Sep 25, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner/failure to provide gas for cooking.during physical inspection i observed that the maingas suply valve is closed by the utility company.there are no alternat

    Oct 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10 only elevator in bldg is out of service thereby creating condition dangerous to human life as per 1 rcny 11-02 repair immediately call dob elevator unit for reinsp

    Oct 10, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
2009
Floors
6
Residential units
40
Building area
52,000 ft²
Lot area
12,490 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
111
Council district
9
Block / lot
1755 / 47
Assessed value
$3,300,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #143390, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.

Questions about 56 East 131 Street

Who owns 56 East 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heritage Houses Hsg Devlpmt Fd Corp.

Does 56 East 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 219 housing violations at this property.

Is 56 East 131 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 40 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 56 East 131 Street built?

City records list 2009 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56 East 131 Street?

It has 40 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.