Predominantly retail with other uses

242 WEST 56 STREET

MANHATTAN · BIN 1024892

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1974Year Built

5Stories

K4Building Class

C6-4Zoning

6,840 sfGross Floor Area

7Units

Rent Stabilized34 Open Violations 32 unresolved · 2 paperwork only ▸

HPD04/30/2026§ 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 STORY

HPD04/30/2026§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY

HPD04/30/2026§ 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 STORY

HPD04/30/2026HMC 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 WEST

HPD04/30/2026§ 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 WEST

HPD04/22/2026§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED LEADING TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORY

HPD04/22/2026§ 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 WEST

HPD04/22/2026§ 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 WEST

HPD04/22/2026§ 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 WEST

HPD04/22/2026§ 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 WEST

DOB11/03/2020V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB10/09/2019V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB09/06/2019VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST

DOB01/26/2018VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST

DOB01/03/2017VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST

DOB03/31/2014VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST

DOB12/13/2011VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST

HPD08/09/2000SECTION 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.

HPD05/20/2000SECTION 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 AREAWAY

DOB09/16/1997V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB05/31/1994V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB06/28/19931

DOB03/18/1993V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB04/07/19921

DOB06/29/19902

DOB10/12/19892

DOB04/05/1989RENEW BRAKE LININGS

HPD11/16/1982D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING INTERIOR BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF ER1.

HPD11/16/1982SECTION 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.

HPD05/10/1982D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILINGS AND WALLS 4TH STY FRONT APT 4A ALL ROOMS. , SECTION '' ''

ECB06/01/2018FAILURE 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 506.3.7Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB01/23/1990FAILURE TO HAVE APPROVED PA PLANS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. REMEDY: PROVIDE APPROVED PA PLANS. OPERATION OF A PA WITHOUT A CURRENT PERMIT.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Predominantly retail with other uses · 2,008 sf lot · 3.41 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

No floor-level scope or drawing coverage on file for this building.

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
RICKY SONS CONSTRUCTION	5	03/22/2026
ARMSTRONG REALTY MANAGMENT	3	03/22/2026
ITALIAD LLC C OTRI-STAR EQUITIES	6	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
ENTHINK ENGINEERS LLC	1	07/29/2021

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
RICKY & SONS CONSTRUCTION	General Contractor	2	03/21/2026
BEKKERMAN, MIKHAIL	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
MP & L METAL INC	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
RICHARD NEU	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (64)Filed (1)Permit Issued (1)Signed Off (1)Violation (60)Special Inspection (1)

04/30/2026

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/30/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/30/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/30/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/30/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/30/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/30/2026

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/22/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/22/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/22/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/22/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/22/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

03/16/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/02/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

10/19/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/19/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/04/2021

Signed off — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00559140-I1

07/29/2021

Filed — Alteration

M00559140-I1

07/29/2021

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00559140-I1-SH

07/16/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

Sunil Saigal

11/03/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/09/2019

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/09/2019

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

09/06/2019

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/27/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

10/10/2018

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

06/01/2018

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

01/26/2018

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

11/06/2017

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

01/03/2017

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

11/14/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/26/2016

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/22/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/02/2015

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/24/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

09/24/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/31/2014

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/31/2014

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

07/06/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/06/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/06/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/13/2011

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/29/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/29/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/21/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/21/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/11/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/15/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/15/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/02/2008

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

05/02/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/30/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/27/2001

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/27/2001

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

02/27/2001

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/09/2000

Violation issued (HPD, open)

05/20/2000

Violation issued (HPD, open)

12/21/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

09/16/1997

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/31/1994

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

Latest 60 of 64 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	RICKY & SONS CONSTRUCTION	07/29/2021
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	KINGS STAR CONSTRUCTION C	01/30/2012
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	JERRICK ASSOCIATES INC	03/11/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JIAN LI INC	05/07/2009
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ASHLAND PLUMBING CORP	05/26/2004
BIS	OT	ISSUED	R. MOEZINIAS CONTRACTING CORP	05/25/2004
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING	01/09/2004
BIS	FP	ISSUED	NEW YORK BUSINESS FIRE SYSTEM IN	04/29/2003
BIS	OT	ISSUED	UNIVERSAL GROUPS OF NY INC.	01/15/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	UNIVERSAQL ROUPS OF NY INC.	01/15/2003
BIS	FP	ISSUED	FIRE COMMAND CO. INC	08/26/1997
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	HSU/ASSOCIATES,INC	05/26/1992
BIS	OT	ISSUED	HSU/ASSOCIATES,INC	05/26/1992
BIS	PL	ISSUED	CROOM PLG AND HTG CORP	05/06/1992
BIS	FP	ISSUED	MASTER FIRE PREVENTION SYS INC	04/21/1992
BIS	MH	ISSUED	EAST CODE CONST.,INC.	03/30/1992

1 project · most recent 07/30/2021

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/30/2021	Complete	RICHARD NEU	—

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
07/16/2021	Final	Sunil Saigal	progress

▾Documents — 31 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings1

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch1

09/03/2026M00559140-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits10

▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY4

06/07/2019120345581Open ↗

04/05/2017120345581Open ↗

07/10/2012120345581Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION4

02/02/2012120029049Open ↗

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

05/07/2009120029049Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION2

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications9

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION3

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

08/11/2010120345581Open ↗

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature1

08/13/2026M00559140-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/27/2026M00559140-I1Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection1

▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos3

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER3

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

08/11/2010120345581Open ↗

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs3

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

02/02/2012120029049Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership1

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT1

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms3

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1

12/13/2010120548728Open ↗

▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet1

05/06/2009120029049Open ↗

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1

06/07/2019120345581Open ↗