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42 Morton Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00583-0023Map

Owner of record: Msj Management LLC

42 Morton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Msj Management LLC. HPD has recorded 187 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2023.

HPD violations
187
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
216

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 2023

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
1
About 6% of the building's 17 apartments
Down from 3 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 187

  • I

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide lids to garbage cans at building front

    Apr 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing front fascia plate attached to bottom front rail, 2nd story balcony, fire escape at building front

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing type a brackets at west and east side of 2nd story balcony, fire escape at building front

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead

    Jun 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at bulkhead

    Jun 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jun 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom rail at 2nd story fire escape balcony at building front

    Jun 2, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes light bulb with wiring at 2nd story balcony , front at fire escape

    Mar 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spaling brownstone facade at front wall of building

    Mar 19, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective all windows and window frames , building north

    Mar 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window frame at west wall, bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door knob at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper and lower window sash, west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose the 4th wood tread from bottom, intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose the 10th wood tread from bottom, intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective screen under skylight at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective skylight at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower and upper window sash, west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at balustrade, at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Feb 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Jan 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash window pane at 4th sty public stairs

    Jan 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 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 consisting of partition wall erected from floor to ceiling with door creating additional room - n/3 located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 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 consisting of partition wall erected from floor to ceiling with door creating additional room - n/2 located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 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 consisting of partition wall erected from floor to ceiling with door creating additional room - n/1 located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling at community bathroom at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective waste at sink in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall bathroom at community bathroom, 4th story

    Sep 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door at water closet at community bathroom, 4th story

    Sep 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 3, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 3, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Observed at ground level decorative brown stone spalling and scaling left and right of entry door., repair and/or replace; make repairs as per code.

    Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. class'j'. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 10, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes dob records indicates preises to be legally approved as a class'a'multiple dwelling. now at apt#8 has been used/converted as a tran

    Jul 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 10, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. lack of required # of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1(2008 code)for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupa

    Jul 10, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    In apt is 5 and 8 bathrooms and kitchen altered. application #100783270 which covers this work does not have a plumbing permit. violation:plumbing work without a permit. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or re

    Jun 27, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1887
Floors
5
Residential units
17
Building area
9,055 ft²
Lot area
2,384 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
583 / 23
Assessed value
$2,058,300
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #129303, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.

Questions about 42 Morton Street

Who owns 42 Morton Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Msj Management LLC.

Does 42 Morton Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 187 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 Morton Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 6% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 42 Morton Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 Morton Street?

It has 17 residential units.

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