NY Property Records
54 West 56 Street
54 West 56 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10019
04 · Mixed Res & CommercialLast sold Apr 1978 · click to view deed ↗
Owner of record
Owner54 62 West 56 Realty
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$652,500
Total assessed$3,334,500
Est. annual tax$158,760 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StylePrimarily One to Six Families with Stores or Offices
Year built1900
Living area3,806 sq ft
Lot
Size0.05 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth20 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft2,008
Zoning
DistrictC5-P
Special districtMiD
FAR2.91 built · 10.0 max residential · 8.0 max commercial · 10.0 max facility
Zoning map8c
Recorded documents · 18
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE
Mar 9, 1999
mortgager/borrower 63 Associates Inc.
mortgagee/lender Geist, Richard L.; Helms, Norma H.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE
Aug 9, 1993
assignor/old lender 54-62 West 56 Rlty Corp.
assignee/new lender Manhattan Savings Bank
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE
Aug 4, 1993
assignor/old lender Geist, Richard; Helms, Norma H
assignee/new lender Manhattan Savings Bank
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MORTGAGE
$43,009
Aug 4, 1993
mortgagor/borrower 54-62 West 56 Rlty Corp
mortgagee/lender Manhattan Savings Bank
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE
May 29, 1991
mortgager/borrower Geist Real Estate Corp.
mortgagee/lender Emigrant Svgs Bank
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE
Apr 1, 1987
assignor/old lender Jamaica Savings Bk
assignee/new lender Geist, Richard L
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE
Nov 8, 1984
assignor/old lender Geist, Richard L.
assignee/new lender Jamaica Savings Bankfsb
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE
Mar 24, 1978
assignor/old lender 63 Associates Inc
assignee/new lender Geist, Richard L; Helms, Norman H
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DEED
Mar 24, 1978
grantor/seller Geist, Richard L; Helms, Norman H
grantee/buyer 63 Associates Inc
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
May 12, 1971
party one Helms Norma H.; Helms, Norma Hale Aka
party two Geist Richard L.
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MORTGAGE
May 12, 1971
mortgagor/borrower Geist Real Estate Corp
mortgagee/lender Emigrant Sav Bnk
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DEED
May 12, 1971
grantor/seller Geist Richard L.
grantee/buyer Geist Real Estate Corp.
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DEED
May 12, 1971
grantor/seller Geist Real Estate Corp
grantee/buyer Geist Richard L.; Helms, Norma H
View on ACRIS ↗DOB violations — total 15 · open 6 · dismissed 8
AEUHAZ
Active
Oct 4, 2023
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗AEUHAZ
Active
Oct 4, 2023
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
Jun 29, 2018
COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTED 1 CRACKS APPROX 1 IN CH AT HALLWAY STAIRCASE FROM 2ND THROUGH ROOF CAUSING SEPERATION BETWE EN STAIR
BIS ↗Show all 15
AEUHAZ
Dismissed
Jun 28, 2017
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗AEUHAZ
Dismissed
Dec 28, 2016
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗AEUHAZ
Dismissed
Jun 29, 2016
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗AEUHAZ
Dismissed
Jun 29, 2016
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗AEUHAZ
Dismissed
May 18, 2016
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Sep 12, 2007
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
Jun 28, 2000
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
Dec 13, 1999
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Dec 13, 1999
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
Jun 28, 1996
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Dismissed
Jun 28, 1996
BIS ↗C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Work W/O Permit Dismissed
Nov 21, 1995
BIS ↗DOB complaints — total 176 · open 0 · closed 176
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint 1618875
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Dec 15, 2020
Complaint 1560385
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Illegal commercial/manufacturing use in residence
Closed
Apr 13, 2019
Complaint 1507198
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Illegal commercial/manufacturing use in residence
Closed
Jun 13, 2018
Complaint 1481654
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Jan 25, 2010
Complaint 1274463
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Aug 21, 2009
Complaint 1263720
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Illegal commercial/manufacturing use in residence
Closed
Feb 25, 2008
Complaint 1216497
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Sep 10, 2007
Complaint 1203521
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Jun 13, 2007
Complaint 1196194
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Illegal commercial/manufacturing use in residence
Closed
Dec 14, 2006
Complaint 1182001
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Jun 24, 2006
Complaint 1169072
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Jan 15, 2006
Complaint 1158139
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Jul 20, 2005
Complaint 1146650
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Dec 15, 2004
Complaint 1133832
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Aug 20, 2004
Complaint 1127768
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Dec 24, 2003
Complaint 1116680
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Mar 10, 2003
Complaint 1105325
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Nov 27, 2001
Complaint 1092304
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Jan 18, 2001
Complaint 1083702
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary
Closed
Oct 10, 2000
Complaint 1080630
View on BIS ↗HPD violations — total 48 · open 0 · closed 48
I · Order to correct
Closed
Nov 15, 2023
§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
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Apr 9, 2023
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK SET AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Apr 4, 2023
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HPD ↗Show all 48
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Apr 4, 2023
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2022
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICK STAND DOOR STOP INSTALLED AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2022
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF HOOK AND LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2022
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREAD 11TH UP FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2022
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT FRONT ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2022
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 17, 2021
§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLEC
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Mar 17, 2021
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTME
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL. IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMEN
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR. IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL CLOSET CEILING AND EAST WALLS IN THE FOYER LOCATE
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WALL CABINET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 6, 2019
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE, BOXS AND CAN RECYCLE STORED AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKSET AND ASSEMBLY AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2019
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Mar 21, 2019
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Aug 22, 2018
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Aug 22, 2018
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 28, 2018
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK IN APARTMENT IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOU
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 28, 2018
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTME
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 28, 2018
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 9, 2018
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STO
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Mar 9, 2018
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 9, 2018
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Mar 9, 2018
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Mar 9, 2018
§ 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 MU
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Jun 23, 2017
§ 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 FOLL
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Jun 15, 2017
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Sep 11, 2016
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL , 2nd STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Aug 3, 2016
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW STOOL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUT
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Aug 3, 2016
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Aug 3, 2016
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Aug 3, 2016
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Aug 3, 2016
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Jul 11, 2016
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd S
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Jul 11, 2016
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Jan 25, 2009
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACK AT FRONT MASONRY WALL OF THE BUILDING , FROM 5 STY TO ROOF
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Dec 1, 2006
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING FROM CEILING TO WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED A
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Closed
Aug 22, 2006
SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING IN THE 3rd BEDROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STOR
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Aug 9, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOC
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Oct 12, 1999
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING SOUTH ROOM 3 STY SOUTH APT 3B. , SECTION '' ''
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Apr 28, 1999
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING WEST & SOUTH WALLS 3 STY SOUTH APT 3B SOUTH ROOM
HPD ↗Deed & identifiers
SBL1012710066
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001012710066
Who owns 54 West 56 Street?
54 West 56 Street, Manhattan is owned by 54 62 West 56 Realty per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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