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556 West 126 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01982-0069Map

Owner of record: West 126th Investors, LLC

556 West 126 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West 126th Investors, LLC. HPD has recorded 206 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
206
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
936

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
8
About 44% of the building's 18 apartments
Down from 9 in 2018

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 · 206

  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 3rd room from east at south, the 4th room from east at north, the 4th room from east at south located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 43 , 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 43

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 43 , 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 43

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 43 , 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

    Jun 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit cabinet door at sink in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/ buzzer system wall panel at east in the private hallway located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

    Sep 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Sep 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam pipe riser in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door saddle at entrance. in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

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

    Sep 9, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Dec 28, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Dec 28, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #906826. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications as per 3307.6.4.6. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place missing parapet panel. remedy: comply w/code-provide missing panel.

    Jun 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,430

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances reqd by 28-302.4 for control #706826.agg1:prior nov 36023763y under 28-302.4.rem:s

    Mar 7, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg east elev.exp 2-spalling brick flrs 3,4,5,6-vertical joint from face brick to ordinary brick sealant eroded(flrs 5-6)cracked sill 1st fl.south elev.exp 3 spalling and eroded mo

    Jan 20, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable technical report in compliance with codeprovisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances asrequired by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations.file the

    Dec 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg north east elevation 1-vertical cracks in stone edge & missing/deteriorating mortar joints below decorative key stones above the windows throughout. there is no cycle 7 facade

    Sep 1, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat

    Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of cor-rection with the dob for nov 35010832j issued on 2/21/13 pursant to 28204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certificate of correction.

    Apr 4, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. defects noted: at time of inspection work ongoing in apt #22 under job appl #121454942 caused damaged to walls & ceilings through

    Feb 21, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    New sheetrock partitions in apt 34 on 2nd fl w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit.

    Feb 2, 2011

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an ameended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intail local law 11/98 remedy file an amended report following remedial repai

    Mar 26, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg north elevation. north elevation observe blocks of wood improperly installed under air condition units. east elevation observe plastic container projecting out from facade

    Feb 22, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-105.11 the permit shall be posted in visible place on site (3 om). noted: no permit posted for sidewalk shed. remedy: comply with code.

    Jan 17, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain sidewalk shed the underside of sidewalk shed shallbe lighted at all times. noted: only 1 light bulb working at time of inspection time 10:20pm. remedy: maintain sidewalk shed as per code.

    Jan 17, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    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

    Jan 9, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is 8 foot by 8 foot section ceiling fell. location in first floor hallway about ten feet from front door. remedy: replace ceiling

    Mar 18, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 63

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt APT43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt APT43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt APT43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 23, 2016 · Apt 43

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
18
Building area
16,266 ft²
Lot area
3,980 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1982 / 69
Assessed value
$892,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128391, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 556 West 126 Street

Who owns 556 West 126 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 126th Investors, LLC.

Does 556 West 126 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 206 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 West 126 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 556 West 126 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 West 126 Street?

It has 18 residential units.

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