234 West 42 Street

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01013-0012Map

Owner of record: NYC Economic Development Corporation

234 West 42 Street is a store building built in 1999 in Manhattan, 10036. The owner of record is NYC Economic Development Corporation. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 11
DOB violations: 499
ECB violations: 128
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 11

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.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Nov 17, 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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.
Apr 1, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Nov 3, 2022
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 16, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 499

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 128

Class - 1
Bottom comb plate/defective/repair.
Aug 24, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Restore to sevice found elevator out of service restore to service immediatley
Feb 4, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Restore to service elevator out of restore to service immediatley
Feb 4, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Re-corring condition class 1
Jan 7, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Re-curring condition class 1
Jan 7, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Elevator out of service. return to service
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of k3 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passengers safety. remedy; file application, install dlm and perform and
Aug 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of k3 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passengers safety. remedy; file application, install dlm and perform and
Aug 18, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appearances.note:at time ofinspection facade observe defects such as exposure#1 at 42nd st observe crack/spalled terra-cotta stone at multiple location at northwest co
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical exmination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances requried by 28-302.4 for control #812389 submit acceptable required techi
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 1
97-x-10-failure to maintain building in code compliant manner service equipment elevator as per bc 300.1.2& 27-987 dob records showw the only two elevators in this section of the building as active upon inspect
Nov 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner;service equipment-elevator as per bc 3001.2&27-987. dob record show only 2 elevators in this section of building as active. upon inspection,both devic
Nov 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
88i10,89i10-88i10)repair handrail. 89i10)step demarcation damaged.
Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu88d06,cu89i10,cu100i10,99m07. cease use items; 88-top right inlet cover secure; 89-replace or repair all damaged steps; 100-repair or replace all damaged demacation strips; 99-cat 1 tag missing
Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
88i10,88m7-88i10)cease use-handrail damaged, repair. 88m7)inlet cover missing (cease use).
Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu8811,cu84d06;cu89#01;cu89h11,cu97s10; 91l10,86e01,94b06,86i11,100l10,99m07. 88-replace damaged left a right handrails; 84-properly secure skirt deflector;89-adjust play in steps; 89-replace all worn or shar
Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
89i10,99m7,89m7,100r9-89i10)cease use-repair damaged step demarcations. 99m7)missing 1-year tag. 89m7)step demarcation missing 1-step. 100r9)remove tvs from above unit.
Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
88m7,86i11,94d6,99m7-88m7)cease use-provide missing inlet cover. 86i11)damaged comb teeth. 94d6)properly secure top & bottom deck barricade. 99m7)provide missing cat 1 tag.
Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conforms to approve tpa plans and documents.at time of my inspection there was not fireguards present on 5th floor for the capacity of people present on floor.this post a risk to the safety of the
Dec 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does conforms to approve tpa plans documented at time of inspection i observed there was no fire-guards(f6)present on floors for the capacity of people i observed on each floors with no fire guards being p
Dec 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
89h11)many steps have step threads that are worn, replace the steps.
Nov 9, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
99bb5/expired one year test tag.
Oct 16, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35244906p issued on 07/03/2017 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.at time of inspection
Aug 17, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take provide safety measure, such as sidewalk sheds, fence,netting, etc. where require to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical report
Jul 5, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: south elevation,exp#3, damage/broken/hanging wall mounted ext lights on 27th floor, (ii) damage/loose curtain wall panel/gasket 37 floor to
Jul 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. as noted: at time of inspection at incident site observed a pane of glass approx 10'x10' on the 15th fl of exp#3 that & was unstable. fire dept on site to remo
Jul 3, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification, failure to maintain. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed on exp#1 numerous light bulbs not in working order. mudsills compromised effect
Jan 9, 2017
Active
Class - 2
86h11,88h10,90b07. 86h-bottom combplate; 88h-leftside handrail (leftsworn out of handrail; 90b-black duct tape used to secure cover by around start station and inlet cover) remove tape and provide securely
Jan 3, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended report indicting correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy: file acceptable amended report.
Nov 7, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
88i11,89i11,91l10. cease use items: 88-left handrail damaged; 89-replace all damaged demarcation strips.non cease use items: 91-top stop switch cover buzzer defective; 86-top comb plate teeth replace before.
Sep 19, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
88i11,89i11. 88-handrail damaged replace; 89-replace all damaged demarcation strips cease use call 212-393-2532 before return to service.
Sep 19, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
88i11,89i11,100i11,90i11. 88-right handrail damaged; 89-replace all chipped steps; 100-replace all damaged demarcation strips; 90-top start station button damaged before return to service call 212-393-2532
Sep 19, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
88i11,89i11. 88-replace left hand rail; 89-replace all damaged demarcation strips before return to service call 212-393-2532.
Sep 19, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu-56i11,10i11,88i11.86 replace bottom comb broken;100 replace all broken demarcation strips;88 replace right handrail-split.
Aug 1, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Cu-91i10,100i11,97l10.91 repair or replace top stop switch;100 replaceall damaged or broken demarcation strips;97 bottom demarcation light defective.
Aug 1, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
88i10,100i11.88 left handrail repair or replace-cracked;100 replace all damaged demacration strips.
Aug 1, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
3314.4.5.4,partial stop work order for suspended scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted @ premises using suspended scaffold w/o cert of fitness.note:observed suspended scaffold @ exp#3(w41st)scaffold bei
Apr 18, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
100r09-remove tv over unit or make tv solid picture.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
86e01 - adjust top combs rubbing.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
100a-1 adjust step chain or roller knocking noise.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
86i11,88i10. 86-repalce damaged top comb plates; 88-close gap between handrail and glass right side at top.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
89i11. replace all damaged demarcation strips.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
86i11,100b01. 86-replace damaged top comb plates;100 adjust step chainor knocking at top of unit.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
100a01 adjust rollers or step chain knocking noise.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
97r09- remove tv over unit or make tv solid picture cannot be running tv.
Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
97l10 return to service so a complete inspection can be made by this dept.
Feb 25, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
97l10 return to service so a complete inspection can be made by this dept.
Feb 25, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
97l10 - return to service so a complete inspection can be made by thisdepartment.
Feb 25, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
97l10,88i10. 97-return to svc so a complete inspection can be made by this dept; 88-loft handrail damaged.
Feb 25, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
97l10 return to service so a complete inspection can be made by this dept.
Feb 25, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2901
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3622
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2018 · Apt 3021
Close
Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Store building (K4)
Year built: 1999
Floors: 15
Residential units: —
Building area: 275,345 ft²
Lot area: 54,060 ft²
Zoning: C6-7
Community board: 105
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 1013 / 12
Assessed value: $63,460,800
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #141870, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.

Questions about 234 West 42 Street

Who owns 234 West 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Economic Development Corporation.

Does 234 West 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 234 West 42 Street 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 234 West 42 Street built?

City records list 1999 as the year it was built.

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