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342 West 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

2
DOB Complaints
4
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 342 West 56th Street

The 7-story, 42-unit building at 342 West 56th Street, owned by James Simari and constructed in 1930, is classified as an Old Law Tenement and is located in Hell's Kitchen. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a water leak incident in 2020 that affected multiple areas in apartment 2E, resulting in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to damaged plastered surfaces and painting requirements in the bathroom, kitchen, and foyer.

The building's elevator system has also presented challenges, with a 2020 complaint about single device operation leading to a $625 penalty for pit water leak, hoistway door misalignment, and missing escape hatch chain issues. Two active violations remain on record from 2019 and 2020 regarding elevator defects and maintenance requirements.

Despite these mechanical and maintenance challenges, the building has maintained a good record in terms of pest control and sanitation. There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), and the property has consistently passed rodent inspections since at least 2010, with the most recent passing inspection occurring in October 2024. While the building has experienced some water-related issues and elevator system concerns, the overall maintenance record shows improvements, with several violations from 2020 being certified as corrected by December 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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342 West 56th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Hell's Kitchen.

Building Characteristics

Total units 42
Year built 1930
Total area 28034 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
4
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.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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342 West 56th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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342 West 56th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 342 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
2020-05-232020-06-21Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 342 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
2020-06-19ACloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2020-06-19ACloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND AL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2020-06-19ACloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2020-06-19ACloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 342 West 56th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2020-05-23 21:10WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 342 West 56th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15490042020-07-29CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-07-29Oath Violation Served (2020-07-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 342 West 56th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-04-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 342 West 56th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 342 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 342 West 56th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-15InitialPassed
2021-08-27InitialPassed
2019-04-15InitialPassed
2018-06-22InitialPassed
2017-08-16InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 342 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
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 342 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
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 342 West 56th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-07-2939026103LUNAVAILABLE OWNERPIT WATER LEAK REMOVE, HOIST WAY DOOR MIS ALIGNMENT REPAIR. ESCAPE HATCH CHAIN MISSING PROVIDE.RESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 342 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
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 342 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
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 342 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 342 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 342 West 56th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 342 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
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 342 West 56th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 342 West 56th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 342 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.

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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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