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38 WEST 56 STREET

Manhattan · Block 1271 · Lot 59 · Misc mixed-use (Class S9)

38 WEST 56 STREET is a Class S9 (misc mixed-use) building in Manhattan (BBL 1012710059) built in 1915, with 9 residential units across 5 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 105, council district 4, zoning district C5-P, on a 2,510-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 8,400 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is LAWRENCE FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on June 30, 2021 when BARBARA LAWRENCE, TRUSTEE; ELIZABETH KENT TRAIN, TRUSTEE; THE BARBARA KENT LAWRENCE LIVING TRUST DTD 8/14/13 conveyed the property to LAWRENCE FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 17, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

LAWRENCE FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Managing AgentA.J. CLARKE REAL ESTAE CORP.
  • Site ManagerEDMOND COHAN
  • Joint OwnerMAGDALENA KOSZ
  • Joint OwnerRUSSELL NYPE

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jun 30, 2021 to LAWRENCE FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC.
Previous owner: BARBARA LAWRENCE, TRUSTEE; ELIZABETH KENT TRAIN, TRUSTEE; THE BARBARA KENT LAWRENCE LIVING TRUST DTD 8/14/13
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jun 30, 2021DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 3, 2021DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 6, 2021DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 1, 2021DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 31, 2020DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
9
Year built
1915
Class
S9
Borough
Manhattan
Zoning:
C5-P
Lot size:
2,510 sqft
Building area:
8,400 sqft
Floors:
5
Assessed value:
$4.9M
Community district:
105
Council district:
4

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class CInspected Jan 30, 2026
    § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
  • Class CInspected Jan 30, 2026
    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORT…
  • Class IInspected Nov 17, 2025
    §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…
  • Class IInspected 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…
  • Class BInspected Oct 28, 2016
    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jun 30, 2021).

Frequently asked questions about 38 WEST 56 STREET

Who owns 38 WEST 56 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 38 WEST 56 STREET per NYC PLUTO is LAWRENCE FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on June 30, 2021 when the property was conveyed to LAWRENCE FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 38 WEST 56 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 38 WEST 56 STREET was recorded on June 30, 2021, when BARBARA LAWRENCE, TRUSTEE; ELIZABETH KENT TRAIN, TRUSTEE; THE BARBARA KENT LAWRENCE LIVING TRUST DTD 8/14/13 conveyed the property to LAWRENCE FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 38 WEST 56 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 38 WEST 56 STREET as of May 17, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 38 WEST 56 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 38 WEST 56 STREET at $4.92M for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 38 WEST 56 STREET and what does that mean?

38 WEST 56 STREET is NYC building class S9 — Misc mixed-use. Miscellaneous mixed residential and commercial building. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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