222 East 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
222 East 56th Street is a 5-story, 60-unit residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Kevin Lalezarian. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, with three emergency complaints filed between October 2024 and January 2025, though recent investigations in January 2025 confirmed corrections were made.
The building has had multiple maintenance issues, particularly during 2024, including water leak incidents, electrical problems, and window frame concerns, with Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors unable to gain access to apartments for inspection in some cases. Notably, Unit 6B experienced several violations in 2024, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, plaster and paint issues, and roof leak problems. The building currently has an open Class C violation related to a defective self-closing door at the front entrance, issued in October 2024.
Historical records show past concerns including a complaint about building shaking in December 2021 (no violation found), elevator deficiencies requiring correction in 2019, and a missed energy benchmarking report in 2022 (dismissed after confirmation of submission). The property has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2010 and 2025, and no bedbug infestations have been reported in the last five years. Recent permits from 2018-2019 were issued for unspecified work under the "EW" category, and there were multiple non-emergency and emergency maintenance issues addressed throughout 2024, including repairs to windows, electrical systems, appliances, and exterior elements like gutters and roofing.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 60 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 30635 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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