NY Property Records

244 West 56 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10019

Owner of record
OwnerParadise Relaty Corp.
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$450,000
Total assessed$2,264,400
Est. annual tax$209,426 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleTransient Occupancy - Midtown Manhattan Area
Year built1920
Lot
Size0.05 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth20 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft2,008
Zoning
DistrictC6-4
Special districtMiD
FAR5.98 built · 10.0 max residential · 10.0 max commercial · 10.0 max facility
Zoning map8c
Recorded documents · 42
AGREEMENT $1,200,000 Mar 24, 2017
party 1 Paradise Realty Corp.
party 2 Sterling National Bank
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MORTGAGE $377,011 Mar 24, 2017
mortgagor/borrower Paradise Realty Corp.
mortgagee/lender Sterling National Bank
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $1,200,000 Mar 24, 2017
assignor Paradise Realty Corp.
assignee Sterling National Bank
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Mar 24, 2017
assignor/old lender Flushing Preferred Funding Corp.
assignee/new lender Sterling National Bank
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Mar 24, 2017
party one Flushing Bank; Flushing Savings Bank, Fsb
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE May 3, 2006
assignor/old lender Flushing Savings Bank, Fsb
assignee/new lender Flushing Preferred Funding Corp
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Apr 7, 2006
assignor/old lender Flushing Preferred Funding Corp.
assignee/new lender Flushing Savings Bank, Fsb
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AGREEMENT $1,000,000 Oct 28, 2005
party 1 Flushing Savings Bank, Fsb
party 2 Paradise Realty Corp.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $1,000,000 Oct 28, 2005
assignor Flushing Savings Bank, Fsb
assignee Paradise Realty Corp.
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MORTGAGE $501,111 Oct 28, 2005
mortgagor/borrower Paradise Realty Corp.
mortgagee/lender Flushing Savings Bank, Fsb
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MORTGAGE $17,000,000 Dec 30, 2003
mortgagor/borrower 56th Street Associates, L.L.C.; 56th Street Retail, L.L.C.
mortgagee/lender Bayerische Hypo-Und Vereinsbank Ag
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ZONING LOT DESCRIPTION Oct 1, 2003
party one 56th Street Associates, LLC
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CERTIFICATE Oct 1, 2003
party 1 Royal Abstract Of New York, LLC
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Apr 3, 2001
assignor/old lender Flushing Savings Bank
assignee/new lender Flushing Preferred Funding Corp.
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MORTGAGE $46,700,000 Sep 13, 2000
mortgagor/borrower 56th Street Associates, L.L.C.; Bertelsmann 56th Street Commercial LLC
mortgagee/lender Bayerische Hypo-Undvereinsbank Ag
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AGREEMENT Sep 13, 2000
party 1 56th Street Associates, L.L.C.; Bertelsmann 56th Street Commercial, LLC
party 2 Bayerische Hypo-Undvereinsbank Ag
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Dec 21, 1999
party 1 Related/Amsi, L.P.
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AGREEMENT Dec 20, 1999
party 1 56th Street Associates, L.L.C.; Bertelsmann 56th Street Commercial, LLC
party 2 Bayerische Hypo-Undvereinsbank Ag
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AGREEMENT Dec 20, 1999
party 1 56th Street Associates, L.L.C.; Bertelsmann 56th Street Commercial, LLC
party 2 Bayerische Hypo-Undvereinsbank Ag
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MORTGAGE $40,500 Aug 30, 1999
mortgagor/borrower 56th Street Associates, L.L.C.; Related/Amsi, L.P.
mortgagee/lender Bayerische Hypo-Undvereinsbank Ag
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MORTGAGE $10,800,000 Aug 30, 1999
mortgagor/borrower 56th Street Associates, L.L.C.; Related/Amsi, L.P.
mortgagee/lender Bayerische Hypo-Undvereinsbank Ag
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT May 10, 1999
party 1 Daniel Perla Associates, L.P.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE May 10, 1999
assignor/old lender Paradise Realty Corp.
assignee/new lender Flushing Savings Bank
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MORTGAGE $600,000 May 10, 1999
mortgagor/borrower Paradise Realty Corp.
mortgagee/lender Flushing Savings Bank, Fsb.
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AGREEMENT Apr 9, 1999
party 1 Paradise Realty Corp.
party 2 56th Street Associates LLC
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Apr 9, 1999
party 1 Royal Abstract Of New York LLC
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Apr 9, 1999
party 1 Daniel Perla Associates, L.P.
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Apr 9, 1999
party 1 Paradise Realty Corp.
party 2 56th Street Associates, LLC
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Apr 9, 1999
party 1 Paradise Realty Corp.
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Apr 5, 1999
mortgager/borrower Paradise Realty Corp.
mortgagee/lender Daniel Perla Associates, L.P.
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Dec 9, 1998
party 1 Home Abstract Corp.
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Dec 9, 1998
party 1 Paradise Realty Corp.
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AGREEMENT Sep 16, 1998
party 1 Paradise Realty Corp.
party 2 56th Street Associates, LLC
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MORTGAGE $210,000 May 24, 1996
mortgagor/borrower Paradise Realty Corp.
mortgagee/lender Daniel Perla Associates, L.P.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE May 24, 1996
assignor/old lender Paradise Realty Corp
assignee/new lender Daniel Perla Associates Lp
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DEED May 16, 1996
grantor/seller Damascus, James
grantee/buyer Paradise Relaty Corp.
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DEED May 16, 1996
grantor/seller Damascus, Helen; Damascus, Helen Trustee +3
grantee/buyer Damascus, James
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DEED Mar 30, 1982
grantor/seller Damascus, Helen Co-Exc.; Damascus, James Co-Exc. +1
grantee/buyer Damascus, Helen Tr.; Damascus, James Tr. +1
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DEED Jun 15, 1978
grantor/seller Damval Realty Corp
grantee/buyer Estate Lunidas Damascus
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DEED May 1, 1978
grantor/seller 244 Hotel Corp
grantee/buyer Danval Realty Corp
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Dec 27, 1967
assignor/old lender Kissling Jacob P Exec Of
assignee/new lender Kissling Anthony M.; Kissling Howard M. +2
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DEED Apr 20, 1966
grantor/seller Damascus Adam J.; Damascus Gabriel +2
grantee/buyer 244 Hotel Corp.
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DOB violations — total 24 · open 6 · dismissed 5
Elevators Active Oct 23, 2023
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Elevators Active Aug 11, 2023
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Boiler Active Jun 30, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Boiler Dismissed Jun 30, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Boiler Active Jun 20, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Active Oct 19, 2021
CEASE USE
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Boiler Active Nov 8, 2019
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 9, 2019
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Dec 7, 2018
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Dec 7, 2018
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 20, 2016
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 6, 2012
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 29, 2011
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 29, 2011
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LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Dec 31, 2009
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P-PLUMBING NONE Work W/O Permit Dismissed Aug 20, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 9, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 8, 2008
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 3, 2007
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 1, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 29, 2004
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 5, 2002
1P40803
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 10, 2000
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Jul 15, 1999
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DOB complaints — total 46 · open 0 · closed 46
Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans Closed Jun 21, 2022
Complaint 1612390
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 2, 2018
Complaint 1491338
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Safety net/guardrail – damaged/inadequate/none Closed Sep 19, 2018
Complaint 1490155
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Sep 19, 2018
Complaint 1490154
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Nov 1, 2011
Complaint 1312126
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Illegal conversion Closed Jan 10, 2011
Complaint 1295741
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Illegal conversion Closed Sep 15, 2010
Complaint 1289311
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Egress – locked/blocked/improper/none Closed May 1, 2010
Complaint 1280812
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SRO – illegal work/change of use or occupancy Closed Mar 16, 2010
Complaint 1277671
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Sprinkler system – inadequate Closed Aug 20, 2009
Complaint 1263544
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Egress – locked/blocked/improper/none Closed Aug 19, 2009
Complaint 1263524
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Mar 16, 2009
Complaint 1251248
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Sprinkler system – inadequate Closed Mar 13, 2008
Complaint 1218410
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Aug 14, 2007
Complaint 1201464
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Aug 9, 2007
Complaint 1201091
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Jul 16, 2007
Complaint 1198978
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Illegal conversion Closed Dec 8, 2006
Complaint 1181625
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 2, 2006
Complaint 1176358
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Sep 29, 2006
Complaint 1176181
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SRO – illegal work/change of use or occupancy Closed Sep 8, 2006
Complaint 1174520
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Sep 21, 2004
Complaint 1129259
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Egress – locked/blocked/improper/none Closed Jul 20, 2004
Complaint 1126170
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Feb 18, 2004
Complaint 1118702
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Debris – excessive Closed Feb 18, 2004
Complaint 1118701
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jan 12, 2004
Complaint 1117233
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Dec 8, 2003
Complaint 1115980
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Sep 12, 2003
Complaint 1112064
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Category 70 Closed Jun 2, 2003
Complaint 1108125
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed May 20, 2002
Complaint 1097118
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Nov 28, 2000
Complaint 1082236
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Apr 20, 2000
Complaint 1075184
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jul 12, 1999
Complaint 1068392
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jul 12, 1999
Complaint 1068390
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Debris – excessive Closed Jul 2, 1999
Complaint 1068178
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jul 2, 1999
Complaint 1068184
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Apr 20, 1999
Complaint 1066110
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Nov 12, 1998
Complaint 1062384
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Category 69 Closed Nov 9, 1998
Complaint 1062316
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jun 25, 1998
Complaint 1058842
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Plumbing work – illegal/no permit Closed Jun 23, 1998
Complaint 1058778
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Mar 20, 1997
Complaint 1047934
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Mar 18, 1997
Complaint 1047890
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 18, 1996
Complaint 1044823
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 18, 1996
Complaint 1044821
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Plumbing work – illegal/no permit Closed Oct 18, 1996
Complaint 1044818
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Unlicensed/illegal/improper electrical work Closed Oct 17, 1996
Complaint 1044799
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HPD violations — total 16 · open 10 · closed 6
A · Non-hazardous Closed Mar 16, 2023
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G
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I · Order to correct Closed Nov 2, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Feb 16, 2022
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G
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I · Order to correct Closed Feb 16, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 1, 2021
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G
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I · Order to correct Closed Apr 1, 2021
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Apr 19, 2010
§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WAHBASIN, IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST
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A · Non-hazardous Open Mar 17, 2010
§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASH BASIN IN THE ROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NOR
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 20, 2009
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF DISCARDED GAS RANGE AT NORTH WEST ROOF
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 20, 2009
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF STEEL BEAMS SOUTH WEST ROOF
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 20, 2009
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITION SOUTH EAST ROOF
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B · Hazardous Open Jul 25, 2005
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACK GLASS TO SKYLIGHT AT BULKHEAD.
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B · Hazardous Open Jul 25, 2005
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE WIRE SCREEN TO LOWER PART OF SKYLIGHT AT ROOF
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B · Hazardous Open Jul 25, 2005
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BUILDING MATERAILS, LOCKER AND TOOLS AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS
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B · Hazardous Open Apr 9, 1999
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT SKYLIGHT STAIR BULKHEAD ROOF.
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B · Hazardous Open Mar 24, 1997
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLERHEAD 5 STY WEST ROOM 5B.
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Deed & identifiers
SBL1010270060
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001010270060

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244 West 56 Street, Manhattan is owned by Paradise Relaty Corp. per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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