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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 67% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 6 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 · 12

  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.