542 Broadway

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00497-7503Map

542 Broadway is a condominium built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 8 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2025. 17 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 32
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 27, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the fire retardant material at ceiling at soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling at soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at soffit at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retardant material at ceiling at soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at soffit at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
May 27, 2025
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
May 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed

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ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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 multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
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 heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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 multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east, north and south walls. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east, north and south walls. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors east bulkhead public hall.
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors west bulkhead public hall.
Aug 23, 1993
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front all sty.
Aug 23, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 7 from bottom 2 sty balcony front fire escape er1.
Aug 23, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread bottom tread at gooseneck ladder front fire escape er1.
Aug 23, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Refit fire doors to 4 and 5 sty public hall stairs.
Aug 23, 1993
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Apr 17, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2016
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(15) secure top-exit cover .....(21) reshackle, date and tag hoist cable .....(47) provide motor-room light
Jul 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Pswo order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 &posted @premises.work doesn't conform to approved plan.note:observed supported scaffold erected on top of the sidewalk shed.the "a" braces are erec
Aug 29, 2016 · Penalty $530
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: a banner size about 2'n x 8'lg hung across sidewalk above 10'high tied the wall exp#1 to light pole,wording"omg", "levis" etc w/o a permit. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Feb 22, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2FRT
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 6
Residential units: 8
Building area: 23,942 ft²
Lot area: 4,000 ft²
Zoning: M1-5/R9X
Community board: 102
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 497 / 7503
Assessed value: $8,790,301
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #139833, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 542 Broadway

Who owns 542 Broadway?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 542 Broadway have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 Broadway rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 542 Broadway built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 Broadway?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.