Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

238 West 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

3
DOB Complaints
17
311 Housing Calls
21
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 238 West 56th Street

238 West 56th Street is a 5-story, 23-unit residential building in Midtown, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Joseph Kizner. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in late 2022 to early 2023, including multiple violations related to self-closing fire doors in the west section hallway on multiple floors, and various interior maintenance issues such as problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings. More recent issues in 2023 included complaints about doors/windows and unsanitary conditions (pests), though these were investigated and no violations were found.

The building has demonstrated a consistent pattern of requesting maintenance and repairs, with several complaints in 2022-2023 regarding stairs, electrical issues, and a bathroom problem in apartment 33. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years according to official filings, and the most recent rodent inspection in April 2023 passed without findings. The building's history shows regular inspections and some violations, though most have been addressed.

A cluster of building-wide violations was documented in April 2023 regarding self-closing doors, and there was an emergency plumbing issue in January 2023. The building has maintained a generally active compliance record, with regular bedbug reporting showing zero infestations. Historical data from 2010 to 2025 indicates periodic maintenance issues, including plumbing and stair problems, and construction-related concerns were documented in 2020 with an ECB violation regarding obstructed egress. While there have been various maintenance issues over the years, the building appears to have addressed most complaints promptly, with the most recent inspections indicating improved conditions.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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238 West 56th StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Midtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 23
Year built 1926
Total area 14495 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
21
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
17
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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238 West 56th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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238 West 56th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 238 West 56th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-04-052023-04-07Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-03-282023-04-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-01-052023-01-14Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-01-052023-01-14Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2023-01-052023-01-14Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 238 West 56th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-04-03CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LEADING TO WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
2023-04-03CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYNone
2023-04-03CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
2023-04-03CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LEADING TO WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNone

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 238 West 56th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-04-05 12:09DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2023-03-28 10:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-03-28 10:53RodentMouse SightingClosedDOHMH
2022-10-05 19:14PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2022-10-05 19:14PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 238 West 56th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15499482020-08-10CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2020-07-06Oath Violation Served (2020-08-10)
15344302020-01-24CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2020-01-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-01-24)
14927122018-10-18CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2018-12-19Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2018-12-20)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 238 West 56th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 238 West 56th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 238 West 56th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-280002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-100002020-11-012021-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 238 West 56th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-04-05InitialPassed
2017-09-20CompliancePassed
2014-03-11InitialPassed
2012-12-31ComplianceRat Activity
2012-12-12InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 238 West 56th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 238 West 56th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 238 West 56th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-07-0635493039NCATALYST DEVELOPMENT GROUBC3303.9 EGRESS OBSTRUCTED BY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT TIME OF INSPECTIONOBSERVED THE CONSTRUCTION FENCE AFTER 8'-0" THEN ADDITIONA PLYWOOD WASANGLED & WENT TO FACE OF BLDG AT EXPOSURE 1 BLOCKING THE DROP DOWN LADRESOLVE625.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 238 West 56th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 238 West 56th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 238 West 56th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 238 West 56th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 238 West 56th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 238 West 56th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 238 West 56th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 238 West 56th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 238 West 56th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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