327 West 42 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01033-0018Map
Owner of record: Whopper Realty
327 West 42 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Whopper Realty. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 12
- 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20sq at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling north and south walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and south walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall and ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall and ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 4, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 4, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Found weil mclain lgb6 with back flow preventer leaking.boiler room door does not self close boiler room ceiling has holes in it.fix all violating conditions and submit certificate if corrections
Sep 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide the required fire alarm system for furnished rooms at apt5w.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 20, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide required natural light and ventilation for every bedroom.noted at apt5w at 5th floor having created a bedroom next to entrance at left si
May 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo#102202741.illegal occupancy noted apt5w has been converted to 3 furnished rooms and 1 sro u
May 20, 2022 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code)27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code)for furnished rooms at apt5w.remedy:discontinue i
May 20, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for furnished rooms at apt5w.remedy:discontinueillegal occupancy.
May 20, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo#102202741.illegal occupancy noted apt5w has been converted to 3 furnished rooms and 1 sro u
May 20, 2022 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo#102202741.illegal occupancy noted apt5w has been converted to 3 furnished rooms and 1 sro u
May 20, 2022 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall & hazardous noted at south elevator 4th floor window or na mental store dislodges iron raing dislodged fallen to street remedy : provide side walk shed immediatley a
Jun 2, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73m,device has been remove, no permit on job site for removal with department of building for removal.
Oct 21, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 4W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 3W
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 3W
Close - General
Mold
Aug 12, 2009 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2007 · Apt 4W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt 5W
Close
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- Construction
Roof
Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 5E
Close - Construction
Roof
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 5E
Close - General
Doors
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 5E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 10,615 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1033 / 18
- Assessed value
- $2,209,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128548, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 327 West 42 Street
Who owns 327 West 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whopper Realty.
Does 327 West 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 327 West 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 327 West 42 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 327 West 42 Street?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.