Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

54 West 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

20
DOB Complaints
29
311 Housing Calls
25
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 54 West 56th Street

54 West 56th Street is a five-story, six-unit residential building located in Midtown, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Maria Platis. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging around 2022-2023. These include active ECB violations related to building code compliance, with penalties totaling over $10,000 involving problems with sprinkler systems, gas lines, and venting equipment.

The building has also faced recurring issues with door security and self-closing mechanisms, as evidenced by multiple violations and HPD complaints between 2020 and 2023, including a violation in April 2023 regarding a broken entrance door lock set. More recent concerns include two boiler-related complaints in 2025, though no violations were found during inspections. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest control, with no bedbug reports in the past five years and passed rodent inspections in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2019.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing various door and security-related issues, with multiple emergency complaints regarding doors documented between 2020-2023. A significant unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage was filed in 2021, and there have been several plumbing-related issues, including a water supply problem in early 2024. The building has undergone regular tenant safety inspections, with the most recent ones in 2022 showing compliance, and has maintained proper documentation regarding occupancy and bedbug status, showing no infestations or re-infestations in recent years.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1900
Total area 5844 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

20
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
25
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
29
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
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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54 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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54 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 54 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
2024-02-052024-02-07Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-052024-02-06General-Signage MissingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-03-242023-04-10Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2021-03-232022-03-30Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2020-12-152021-03-18Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 54 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
2023-04-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK SET AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2023-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-04CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-04CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
2022-03-21ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF HOOK AND LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2022-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
2022-03-21BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREAD 11TH UP FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY2022-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 54 West 56th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-02-05 14:17GENERALSIGNAGE MISSINGClosedHPD
2024-02-05 14:14PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2023-11-24 17:47Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2023-03-24 16:06DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2023-02-06 00:00Food Poisoning1 or 2ClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 54 West 56th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16984672025-06-24CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-06-26Please See Complaint Number (2025-06-26)
16965862025-05-30CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-06-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-06-02)
16218732022-11-03CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-11-04Compliance Inspection Performed (2022-11-04)
16188752022-09-26CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2022-10-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-11)
16166302022-08-22CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-08-19Compliance Inspection Performed (2022-08-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 54 West 56th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 54 West 56th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 54 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
2024-12-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-100002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-030002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-090002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 54 West 56th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-03-19CompliancePassed
2012-12-13InitialPassed
2011-07-06InitialPassed
2010-11-23InitialPassed
2010-06-22InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 54 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 54 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 54 West 56th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-06-2239064563J54 62 WEST 56 REALTYFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED NAYA STORE IN CELLAR SPRINKLER HEAD COVERED IN PLASTER ALSO BEING BLOCKED BY CELLING TILE. ALSO HAVING A SPRINKLER HEAD THAT HAS DEBRI ON IT. ALSACTIVE6250.06250.0
2022-06-2239064562H54 62 WEST 56 REALTYI OBSERVED NAYA STORE ON THE GROUND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVING THREE OPEN END GAS LINES. NO AUTOMATIC GAS VALVE BEING EXPOSED. IN CELLAR RICE POTS GAS LINES IS NOT HARD PIPED IN. ALSO COOKING EQUACTIVE1250.00.0
2019-12-1035432416K5462 WEST 56 REALTYFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. @THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED LVL SOUND ON THE 5TH FLOOR THE VENTING UNIT IS VIOLATING, MAKING NOISE, LEAKING, GREASE THREE(3) AREAS ON THE FLOOR WITHACTIVE3125.03125.0
2019-02-2635356298R54 62 WEST 56 REALTYUNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE CORRECTION FOR DOB #062918CA0502M5 COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION ISSUED 6/29/18.REM:COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDERACTIVE2500.02500.0
2018-12-1135304949R54-62 WEST 56 REALTYELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT. GROUND FLOOR STREET LEEL RESTAURANT: RUNNING DEDICATED LINE/CIRCUIT FORM BASEMENT SUBPANEL TO THE KITCHEN, RE CEPTACLE OUTLET. "NOT ON FILE" M00032594.(DOES NOT COVER THE ABOVE WORRESOLVE400.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 54 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 54 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 54 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 54 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 54 West 56th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 54 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 54 West 56th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 54 West 56th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 54 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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