235 West 56 Street
A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.
This building has 1 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Midtown average of 7.6.
Located in Midtown, 235 West 56th Street is a 43-story residential building constructed in 1987 with 482 units currently managed by Broadway 56th Street Association. The building has experienced several significant and recurring issues over the past few years, most notably concerning its parking structure safety, with two separate ECB violations in 2026 and 2025 related to maintenance problems including cracks in CMU masonry walls and concrete ceilings, each with $1,250 penalties. Recent urgent maintenance concerns include an active pest control situation reported in August 2026 and ongoing plumbing issues regarding water supply, though the building has documentation showing previous similar issues were addressed. The property has a history of facade maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple safety violations and penalties in 2023 relating to scaffold safety, unsafe conditions, and work without proper permits during facade restoration, totaling $10,900 in fines. Additionally, there have been notable infrastructure concerns, including two building-wide heat/hot water complaints in 2019 and 2025, and five reported bedbug infestations over seven years.
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Is 235 West 56 Street rent-stabilized?
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Is 235 West 56 Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
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How 235 West 56 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
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| Total units | 482 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 43 |
| Year built | 1987 |
| Gross area | 538,783 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
235 West 56 Street's landlord & ownership
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Filed Oct 10, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
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235 West 56 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 21B, 21St Story, 2Nd Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | Plumbing – Water Supply | Immediate Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 04/21/2025 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 08/24/2021 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 23C |
| 08/24/2021 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 23C |
| 11/01/2019 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 23C |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | In Progress |
| 08/18/2026 | Plumbing | Water Supply | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 05/15/2026 | Food Poisoning | 1 Or 2 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | In Progress |
| 12/12/2025 | Food Poisoning | 1 Or 2 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 11/13/2025 | Food Establishment | Toilet Facility | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 1711798 | Closed | 78 | 12/12/2025 |
| 11/20/2025 | 1710784 | Closed | 78 | 12/09/2025 |
| 08/28/2024 | 1676273 | Closed | 6M | 10/23/2024 |
| 08/09/2023 | 1645253 | Closed | 23 | 08/11/2023 |
| 06/15/2023 | 1640991 | Closed | 7J | 06/15/2023 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | 35726487L | Active | Failure To Maintain Parking Structure In Safe Condition. As Noted At Time Of Inspection On An Occupied Parking Structure Consisting Of (Cellar And Sub Cellar)Levels. Observed Cracks At Cmu Masonry Wall At Vario | $1,250 |
| 10/15/2025 | 35717814P | Resolve | Failure To Maintain Parking Structure.Note:At The Time Of Inspection On An Active Parking Structure Consisting Of 2 Level Cellar-1 And Subcellar-11 Below 43 Stories Building Observed Cracked Concrete On Celling | $1,250 |
| 08/11/2023 | 39520439Z | Resolve | In Respond To Complaint On Existing 43 Story Occupied Building Under Facade Restoration Alteration. I Observed In Place At Exposure#-2 On Sidewalk At 8 Avenue With Existing Sw Shed Not Maintained To Code Specif | $2,400 |
| 05/08/2023 | 39516298M | Resolve | I Observe Suspend Scaffolds In Use And Life Lines On Suspend That Were In Use. Not Protected. A Point Of Contact That Includes. Parapet Wall Rooftop, And At Exposures 2 And 3. Stop All Work. And Remove Ropes In | $5,000 |
| 05/08/2023 | 39516301Y | Resolve | Note: Time Of Inspection Of A 43 Story Building. Observe Facade Work In Progress. Upon Request To Rigging Foreman For Competent Person Or Site Safety Manager, As Required To Verify Compliance With Law And Rules | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2023 | 18022 | 22H | Possession | Robert Renzulli |
| 02/15/2023 | 15400 | 34B | Possession | Robert Renzulli |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/26/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/19/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/02/2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/13/2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 05/14/2023 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 05/07/2023 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 04/30/2023 | Treatments | Monitoring Visit |
| 04/22/2023 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2026 | Initial Permit | Suspended Scaffold | Fisp Inspection (Facade Inspection Safety Program). Industrial Rope Access Techniques And Methods. See Attached Plans. Designated Primary Site Supervisor: Jesus Decola | Permit Issued | 05/21/2026 | |
| 07/16/2025 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Roof | Application Filed For The Direct Replacement Of 2 Rooftop Condensing Units For Split System. | Signed-Off | 07/16/2025 |
| 01/31/2025 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Replacement Of Air Conditioning Units On The First Floor Bank Area. No Change In Use Egress And Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 01/31/2025 |
| 10/22/2024 | Initial Permit | Sign | Facade | Erect (2) Illuminated Accessory Business Wall Signs For Wells Fargo On W. 56 St Elevation. | Signed-Off | 10/22/2024 |
| 10/22/2024 | Initial Permit | Sign | Facade | Erect 2 Illuminated Accessory Business Wall Signs For Wells Fargo On Broadway | Signed-Off | 10/22/2024 |
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