Manhattan · Block 1261 · Lot 39 · 10036

556 5 Avenue

7 floors · 39,100 sq ft · built 1927 · class O3 · owner of record: Republic Philippines

26open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
186dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 65 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 39,100 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 186 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 186 days
Annual filing
Facade inspection report (Cycle 10C) Applies
Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2027 to Feb 21, 2029
What this is

Buildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 1, 2 or 3 are in sub-cycle 10C. Agency page

Feb 21, 2029
in 848 days
Filing window not open yet
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 1161 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 9, 1997Local Law Hazardous
FAILURE TO INSTALL AN ACCEPTABLE TWO-WAY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH CENTRAL STATION CONNECTION. REMEDY: PROVIDE EITHER TR1 FORM 23D AS PER LOCAL LAW 5 OF 1973.
#34142956J
Jul 10, 1997
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Sep 21, 1989Public Assembly Unknown
FAILURE TO HAVE BN #505/88 SIGNED OFF REMEDY HABE BN 505/88 SIGNED OFF
#34028997R
Nov 2, 1989
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 5, 1989Public Assembly Unknown
OPERATING CONTRARY TO DEPT RECORD PRESENT C OF O ALLOWS FOR TH OPERATION OF A PA NOT CHANGE TO BANK. REMEDY OBTAIN A CHANGE OF USE ALSO A NEW C OF O TO SHOW PRESENT USE
#34025955P
Jul 20, 1989
WRITTEN OFF
$0
May 2, 1989Public Assembly Unknown
OPERATION OF PA CONTRARY TO C/O WHEN THE CURRENT C/O ALLOWS FOR THE OPERATION OF A PA LEGAL USE WAS CABARET NOT CHANGED TO COMMERCIAL BANK. FILED B/N 505/88 REMEDY OBTAIN A SIGN OFF FOR BN 505/88 FORTHWITH
#34018762N
Jun 15, 1989
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jul 14, 1988Construction Non-Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O # 80238. CHANGED FROM EATING AND DRINKING PLACE WITH RESTRICTIONS ON ENTERTAINMENT. REMEDY: OBTIN A NEW C OF O IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL USE.
#34010929J
Nov 3, 1988
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 22, 2024NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024
#00232
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO PRIV RES ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00026
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019(PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO PRIV RES ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#00027
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 2, 1994CONSTRUCTION

#03C4
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 10, 1993LOCAL LAW 5/73

#MINI07M
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (16)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Sep 18, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 5)
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
Feb 22, 2024Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACJ1
Active
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACJ1
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection ReportOpen
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection ReportOpen

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City records as of Oct 27, 2026, 3:19 PM ET. BBL 1012610039.

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