Manhattan · Block 2114 · Lot 15 · 10032

556 West 156 Street

6 floors · 30 apartments · 21,720 sq ft · built 1911 · class C1 · owner of record: 556 West 156th Street Nyc Llc

37open violations
$11,562ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Bedbug annual filing

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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 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 boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-02-12 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
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
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

Sep 1, 2027
in 290 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
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 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 411 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (12) · $11,562 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 22, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
REMOVAL OF PUBLIC PROTECTION FROM UNSAFE CONDITION WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED PROTECTION REMOVED FROM SITE. THE OWNER DID NOT OBTAIN DEPARTMENT APPR
#35718394M
Oct 30, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$625
Jan 16, 2024Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 9A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL#907079.REM:FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.
#37026241R
Jun 13, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 18, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED IN CELLAR OF BUILDING AND ILLEGAL APARTMENT WITH FULL KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND GAS STOVE AND NO PERMITS ON FILE FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBTAIN PERMIT
#39056429Z
Jun 1, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Feb 18, 2022Unknown CLASS - 2
RESIDENCE CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES AUTHORIZED BY THE C OF O OR OFFICIAL DEPARTMENT RECORDS. NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL 1 ADDITIONAL CLASS
#39056440J
Mar 19, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Feb 18, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8; 27-371(J). AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF CELLAR FRONT APARTMENT OBSERVED 4 ROOMS WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICE
#39056441L
Nov 10, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$312
Feb 18, 2022Plumbing CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED IN CELLAR OF BUILDING AND ILLEGAL APARTMENT WITH FULL KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND GAS STOVE AND NO PERMITS ON FILE FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED AT TIME OF INSPECTION; THEREFORE NO GAS CERTIFICATIONS AND OR AUTHO
#39056428R
Jun 1, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Feb 18, 2022Plumbing CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED IN CELLAR OF BUILDING AND ILLEGAL APARTMENT WITH FULL KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND GAS STOVE AND NO PERMITS ON FILE FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED AT TIME OF INSPECTION; THEREFORE NO INSPECTIONS AND OR TESTING WAS
#39056427P
Jun 1, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Feb 18, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED IN LOBBY OF BUILDING GAS PIPING INSTALLED IN A PUBLIC AREA FOR APARTMENT ON 1ST FLOOR WHICH IS PROHIBITED AND NOT CODE COMPLAINT SINCE THE LOBBY IS NOT THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING AS PER FGC 404
#39056430X
Jun 1, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$625
Jun 29, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35253646M ISSUED ON 8/30/2017,AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1 RCNY 102-01(D)(2).REM:FILE A CERTIFICA
#37019424Y
Sep 24, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
May 18, 2018Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRD BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #807079.SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORT.
#37010448H
Nov 1, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 30, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
OWNER FAILED TO REPAIR WITHIN THE TIME FRAME RECOMMENDED BY QEWI. QEWI RECOMMENDED REPAIRS BE MADE BY DECEMBER '2014. AS OF 08-30-17 NO SUETT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS PER1RCNY 103-04. THE OWNER DID NOT OBTAIN
#35253647Y
Mar 8, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 30, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING. 1. NORTH ELEVATION, EXPOSURE #1 OBSERVED BENDING AND DETERIORATING IN LINTEL FACADE; BLOCKS OF WOOD UNDER A/C UNITS; SWELLING AND DETERIORATING IN PARAPET FACADE AND MORTA
#35253646M
Mar 8, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (10)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#04613
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#04487
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#07101
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#27089
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#02643
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 18, 2022PLUMBING
I OBSERVED IN CELLAR AN ILLEGAL APARTMENT WITH AND GAS STOVE AND NO PERMITS ON FILE FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED AT TIME OF INSPECTION (CEASE USE STOVE) YOU ARE HEAR BY ORDERED TO IMMEDIATELY CORRECT THE ABOVE CONDITIONS BY RETAINING A LICENSE PROFESSIONAL TO PERFORM ALL WORK NECESSARY TO RESTORE THE NON-
#22-00471
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 14, 2022PLUMBING
COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE CORRECTION ACTION. NO GPS 1 FORM FOR LL152 INSPECTION WAS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NEED TO VERIFY FORM WITHIN 72 HOURS
#22-00449
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2022HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE)
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
#910265
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2022FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS (FACADE)
CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
#00474
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 31, 2018NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
#00324
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 26, 2022Facades FISPHAZ
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
Active
Jan 26, 2022Facades FISPFCS
CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
Active
May 31, 2018Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
Active
HPD (9) · C 0 · B 2 · A 7
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 21, 2021AApt C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION ALL RADIATORS AND STEAM RISERS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTJul 25, 2021
Apr 21, 2021A§ 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 SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 25, 2021
Apr 21, 2021A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 25, 2021
Apr 21, 2021AApt 32 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 32, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2021
Apr 21, 2021AApt 31 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 31, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2021
Apr 21, 2021BApt 33 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 33, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 26, 2021
Apr 21, 2021BApt 33 · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE ;; IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 33, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 26, 2021
Apr 21, 2021AApt A · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJul 25, 2021
Apr 21, 2021AApt 25 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RISER FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 25, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 25, 2021

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City records as of Nov 15, 2026, 5:11 PM ET. BBL 1021140015.

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