405 East 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 13-story, 173-unit building at 405 East 56th Street, constructed in 1961 and currently owned by Rohan Lewis, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, including three separate incidents in 2023-2024 (building-wide and apartment-specific), with varying degrees of resolution. More recent concerns include a mold complaint in August 2024, though no violations were found upon inspection.

The building has also faced electrical system challenges, with multiple complaints in 2022 and 2023 regarding wiring, outlets, and lighting, many of which inspectors were unable to access for verification, though some violations were eventually issued. The property has had several environmental and safety concerns documented through various inspections and violations. These include bedbug infestations (with reports in 2023 and 2024 showing one affected unit each time), a period of mice infestation in 2022 (Apartment 14B), and multiple elevator-related violations between 2020-2024.

More recently, there are active environmental control board violations regarding the use of improper PVC condensation drain lines in the parking garage (issued September 2023, $625 penalty) and failure to submit required exterior wall reports ($1,250 penalty). The building's management has responded to various maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple permits issued for electrical work between 2018-2025, though there have been several complaints regarding work being conducted without proper permits or in violation of stop work orders, particularly during 2021-2023. While many inspection violations have been resolved, some remain active as of the latest records, including a 2023 violation for failure to file FISP Cycle 9B Technical Report.