542 3 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00892-0039Map
Owner of record: Kaywein Realty Co
542 3 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Kaywein Realty Co. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 3 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 37
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires under the sink. in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles. at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at bulkhead to the roof at public hall, 4th story
Mar 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at bulkhead to the roof at public hall, 4th story
Mar 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building front entrance , 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at boiler room
Jan 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at boiler room
Jan 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 29, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 29, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: at rear exposure #3 kitchen exhaust (front)"euro diner" 1st fl commercial occupant has grease dripping onto adjacent property back yard.
Aug 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business absolut citron rem: remove illegal sign or register as an o
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non combustible material. (absolut citron) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co. failure to affix date of signs erection to outdoor advertising sign absolut citron remedy:remove illegal sign
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co. sign on display structure w/o a permit (abslot citron) remedy:remove illegal sign & strutore or obtain permit
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company advertising sign not permitted in c1-9 zoning district. (absolut citron) remedy: remove illegal sign
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co with outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum surface area 150 sq ft; sign approx 300 sq ft. in an c1-9 zoning district. (absolut citron) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co w/outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum height restriction of 25'above curb level,approx height of sign 40'. (absolut citron). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co fail to affix dacal bearing ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign. (absolut citron) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 9, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain permit for outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage or obtain permit.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Sec. 26-262. property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company w/outdoor advertising sign prohibited in c1-9 district. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company w/outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum surface area of 150 sq feet in a c1-9 zoning district. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec. 27-501. 26-262. outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non-combustible material. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company w/outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum height restriction of 25' above curb level. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix date of sign's erection to outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix decal bearing mea number or ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Aug 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o co 69704. legal occupancy 2,3& 4 fl 3 class a apts on each. illegal occupancy doing business as tarot card reader and advisor at 3 fl south w apt front remedy di
Feb 15, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 14, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
May 14, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cabinet
May 14, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 14, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2009 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2006 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 6,676 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,580 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 892 / 39
- Assessed value
- $1,892,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136397, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 542 3 Avenue
Who owns 542 3 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kaywein Realty Co.
Does 542 3 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 3 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 22% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 542 3 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 3 Avenue?
It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.