Sunrise at East 56th
Luxury Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · New York City, NY
Sunrise at East 56th
Luxury Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · New York City, NY
A Walk Score of 100 is rare. Sunrise at East 56th has one, and it changes what daily life actually looks like for residents at this 182-bed community on East 56th Street in Manhattan’s Midtown East. Nothing here requires a car. Errands, shops, the general texture of city life, it’s all within reach on foot. GWC-East 56th Street Inc. operates the building, a high-rise licensed as an Enriched Housing Program.
Two care types live under one roof: assisted living and memory care. Residences come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and pets are welcome, which isn’t nothing for a resident who doesn’t want to give up a companion animal along with their previous home.
Inside, the emphasis leans toward light and view: apartments built around natural light and city views, plus communal spaces where residents actually gather rather than just pass through. Care itself is personalized rather than one-size-fits-all, spanning both assisted living and memory care needs. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out daily structure, and activities lean specifically into cultural engagement, a deliberate choice for a community trying to keep residents tied to Manhattan rather than cut off from it.
One practical note: this is a private-pay situation. No CMS certification, no Medicare, no Medicaid. Families need to plan financing accordingly before anything else.
What Sunrise at East 56th ultimately offers is dense, walkable, culturally connected senior living in the middle of Manhattan, built for residents who want assisted living or memory care support without sacrificing the city around them.
182-bed community Rank #257 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 257th out of 736 homes we track in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 100 / 100 Rank #1 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 1,150 homes we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNew York
Sunrise at East 56th is legally operated by GWC-East 56th Street Inc.
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2026 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
0 enforcement actions
13 violations
2 complaints
1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2026 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (483% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (28% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
• Violations per inspection (483% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (28% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 18 | This facility has 28% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 28% better Rank #203 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 203rd out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 13.0 | 2.23 | This facility has 483% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 2.23).↑ 483% worse Rank #322 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 322nd out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
Lawsuit overview for Sunrise at East 56th
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
1
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
1
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2023
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2023
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2024
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2024
Last Scheduled Court Date
Most recent court appearance scheduled on record. Court dates are captured when the report is compiled and are not updated as dockets move, so later hearings may have been set since.
Aug 04, 2026
Most recent court appearance scheduled on record. Court dates are captured when the report is compiled and are not updated as dockets move, so later hearings may have been set since.
Aug 04, 2026What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Hig-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise at East 56th
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4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New York's city center to Sunrise at East 56th's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.15 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Sinai West)
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
LSL (Luxury Senior Living):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Sunrise at East 56th | LSL AL MC | New York (Manhattan) | 182 | Yes | 100 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Coterie Hudson Yards | LSL AL IL MC | New York (Manhattan) | 164 | Yes | 98 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Bristal at York Avenue | LSL AL IL MC | New York (Manhattan) | 132 | Yes | 97 | Studio / 1 Bed |
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Sunrise at East 56th is located in New York City, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at East 56th
What neighborhood is Sunrise at East 56th in?
Sunrise at East 56th is in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York.
Who is the owner of Sunrise at East 56th?
Sunrise at East 56th is legally operated by GWC-East 56th Street Inc.
Is Sunrise at East 56th in a walkable area?
Sunrise at East 56th has a walk score of 100. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise at East 56th?
Yes, Sunrise at East 56th allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Sunrise at East 56th have?
Sunrise at East 56th has 182 beds.
Has Sunrise at East 56th had any violations?
Sunrise at East 56th has had 13 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Sunrise at East 56th?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Sunrise at East 56th in the photo gallery on this page.
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