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Manhattan · Block 1027 · Lot 160 · 10019

242 West 56 Street

5 floors · 6 apartments · 6,840 sq ft · built 1974 · class K4 · owner of record: Italia D.,

70open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
7HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days		Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days		Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days		Annual
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1142 days		Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 30, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. (1) AT REAR OF BUILDING AT LOWER ROOF OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATING IN AND AROUND KITCHEN EXHAUST DUCT CONTRARY TO MECHANICAL CODE SECTION 506.3.7
#35332656L		Jul 19, 2018
STIPULATION/IN-VIO		$0
Jan 23, 1990Public Assembly Unknown
FAILURE TO HAVE APPROVED PA PLANS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. REMEDY: PROVIDE APPROVED PA PLANS. OPERATION OF A PA WITHOUT A CURRENT PERMIT.
#34033858N		Mar 8, 1990
WRITTEN OFF		$0
DOB (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 3, 2020ELEVATOR

#9027/691669		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 9, 2019ELEVATOR

#9027/663906		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 9, 2019ELEVATOR

#9027/663905		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
#01814		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#02287		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#02246		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
#01461		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
#01460		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST
#00917		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#175426		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 31, 1994LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#00774		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 28, 1993LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
1
#01036		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 18, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#05096		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 7, 1992LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
1
#01050		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 29, 1990LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
2
#01271		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 12, 1989LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
2
#01678		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 5, 1989ELEVATOR
RENEW BRAKE LININGS
#14553/2		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (36)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 29, 2026Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 29, 2026Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 29, 2026Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Aug 29, 2025Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Aug 29, 2025Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 2, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 2, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction		Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report		Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 26, 2018Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 3, 2017Elevators ACC1
Active
Mar 31, 2014Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Mar 31, 2014Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Dec 13, 2011Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Sep 16, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
May 31, 1994Elevators LL1081
Active
Jun 28, 1993Elevators LL1081
Active
Mar 18, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
Apr 7, 1992Elevators LL1081
Active
Jun 29, 1990Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 12, 1989Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 12, 1989Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (15) · C 7 · B 5 · A 3
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
May 1, 2026CApt 5B · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 1, 2026
May 1, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL AND WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJun 5, 2026
May 1, 2026B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYJun 5, 2026
May 1, 2026A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT SOUTH , EAST AND WEST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 4, 2026
May 1, 2026CApt 5B · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 27, 2026
Apr 23, 2026CApt 4B · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 7, 2026
Apr 23, 2026C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED LEADING TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORYApr 29, 2026
Apr 23, 2026BApt 4B · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 28, 2026
Apr 23, 2026BApt 4B · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 28, 2026
Apr 23, 2026CApt 4B · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTApr 23, 2026
Jul 7, 2008CD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING INTERIOR BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF ER1.Jul 13, 2008
Jul 7, 2008ASECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING.Oct 10, 2008
Jul 7, 2008AApt 4A · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILINGS AND WALLS 4TH STY FRONT APT 4A ALL ROOMS. , SECTION '' ''Oct 10, 2008
Sep 12, 2007BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 200 WATTS INCANDESCENT. AT FRONT AREAWAYOct 17, 2007
Sep 12, 2007CSECTION 231 M/D LAW PROVIDE LEGAL SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING THE WORK NO WATER SUPPLY TO SPRINKLER SYSTEM.Sep 18, 2007

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 29, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of CorrectionOpen
Oct 29, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of CorrectionOpen
Oct 29, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of CorrectionOpen

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City records as of Nov 15, 2026, 9:39 AM ET. BBL 1010270160.

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