400 East 56th Street
Also known as 1006 1st Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Strong building qualityBased on violations, complaints, and amenities
- Notable amenitiesBike Room, Doorman, Gym
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building3 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 38-story building located in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, containing 629 residential units. Built in 1969.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Midtown
Manhattan · 2,597 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,999 1BR · $7,485 2BR
13 subway stations nearby
8 parks · 4.2 acres · incl. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
Available Units
0 active · 2 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (3 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests2
- Electrical1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Electrical
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC BELL BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 21H, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
May 28, 2013Class B - Pests
VERMIN BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9R, 9th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Sep 3, 2009Class B - Pests
M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION GRID & PANEL TYPE SUSPENDED CLG INSTALLED AT CLG OF 39 STY PUB HALL.
Aug 18, 2008Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,612.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,999 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,485 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,164.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
PLAZA 400 OWNERS CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
⚡ 60% faster than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 3 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 3 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 18 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Midtown is about $4,999/month for a one-bedroom.