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136 East 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

11
DOB Complaints
62
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
18
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 136 East 56th Street

The 16-story, 147-unit residential building at 136 East 56th Street, owned by Greg Angrist and constructed in 1962, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating and sanitation. Most notably, there is an ongoing open complaint from November 2024 regarding mold (a known repeat issue from 2020 and 2019), and a heat/hot water complaint from January 2025, though these services were reportedly restored within a day.

The building has faced multiple food establishment-related health violations between 2023-2024, including concerns about food contamination, rodent activity, and unsanitary conditions in ground floor commercial spaces. Significant infrastructure concerns have been documented, including multiple violations related to plumbing and electrical work performed without proper permits in 2023, which resulted in ECB fines. The elevator appears to be a persistent issue, with active violations from 2019 concerning Category 5 inspection failures and defective status.

Recent complaints about defective electrical wiring in early 2024, though the inspectors were unable to gain access, suggest ongoing safety concerns. While the building has maintained a clean bedbug record in recent years, with no reported infestations since 2019, the property has experienced periodic pest issues, particularly in 2018 when multiple violations were recorded for an infestation in apartment 10E. The most recent tenant safety inspection in July 2024 found no violations, though previous inspections between 2019-2022 indicated various general maintenance issues that have since been resolved.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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136 East 56th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 147
Year built 1962
Total area 197972 sq ft
Floors 16
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
62
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
18
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 131 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 132 East 56th St, New York, NY 10022
  • 134 East 56th St, New York, NY 10022
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  • 676 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

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136 East 56th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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136 East 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 136 East 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
2025-01-072025-01-08Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-162024-11-16Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyOPEN
2023-01-252023-01-27Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-132021-10-19Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-132021-10-16Paint/plaster-WallEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 136 East 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
2021-10-18ACloseNone8J§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8J, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
2021-10-18ACloseNone8J§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT CLOSET DOOR. IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 8J, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
2021-10-18ACloseNone8J§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 8J, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
2021-10-18BCloseNone8J§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AF WASTE LINE UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8J, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
2018-07-20ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: 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 SUSPECTED2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 136 East 56th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-07 00:58HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-16 14:44UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDOpenHPD
2024-09-27 12:59Food EstablishmentFood ContaminatedClosedDOHMH
2024-08-20 13:54Food EstablishmentFood ProtectionClosedDOHMH
2024-08-13 09:59Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 136 East 56th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16730792024-07-22CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-07-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-07-22)
16594112024-02-02CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-02-06Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-02-06)
16584882024-01-19CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2024-01-25Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-25)
16545092023-11-30CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2023-12-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-05)
16366082023-05-11CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2023-06-01Oath Violation Served (2023-06-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 136 East 56th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
2019-05-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
2019-05-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 136 East 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 136 East 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
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-080002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-080002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-11-180002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 136 East 56th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-17InitialRat Activity
2023-08-28InitialPassed
2016-12-28InitialPassed
2012-12-14InitialPassed
2011-06-28InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 136 East 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 136 East 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 136 East 56th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-06-0139087529H132 EAST EAST 56 STREET OOBSERVED IN REFLECTION STORE ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM INSTALLED SHARK BITE WATER VALVE ON WATER LINE. ALSO INSTALLED PVC PIPING ON WASTE LINE UNDER BATHROOM SINK WHICH CONTRARY TO PC REFER TO SECTIONRESOLVE625.00.0
2023-06-0139087530P136 EAST 56 STREET OWNERSOBSERVED ON GROUND FLOOR IN REFLECTION STORE IN THE BATHROOM INSTALLED WATER LINE FOR REFRIGERATION CONDENSER UNIT. WORK COMPLETED NO PERMITS, OBTAIN ALL PERMITSRESOLVE1250.00.0
2023-04-1839084106M136 E 56TH ST OWNERS INCAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED INSTALLATION OF NEW OUTLETS SWITCHES RECESSED AND TRACK LIGHTING COMPRESSOR FOR STORE REFRIGERATOR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STORE NO PERMIT ON FILE WITH D.O.B., OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE200.00.0
2022-11-1839074193K136 E56TH ST OWNERS INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. GROUND FLOOR EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT "TWO WHEELS VIETNAMESE" HAS KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH IS DISCHARGING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT DOOR TO RESTAURRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 136 East 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 136 East 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 136 East 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
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 136 East 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 136 East 56th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 136 East 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 136 East 56th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 136 East 56th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 136 East 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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