321 West 42 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01033-0021Map
Owner of record: 321-323-325 West 42nd Street LLC
321 West 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 321-323-325 West 42nd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2021.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 310
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 75
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 1st stack from west at south exterior wall 5th story balcony at fire escape
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 1st stack from west at south exterior wall 4th story balcony at fire escape
Aug 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit at 5th story front balcony at fire escape
Mar 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... grater than 10 square feet at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... grater than 10 square feet at east wall at public hall, 1st story original violation 18014117 issued 16-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 16, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in fire escape window in the 6th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 6th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 22, 2024
Open — Not complied with - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 4W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 4W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 4W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Aug 6, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Aug 6, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze finish at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Nov 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 4th story
Nov 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at north in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 6, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 6, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Feb 6, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall. at public hall, 4th story
Feb 6, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room door at basement
Apr 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 5A5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction debris under stairs at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household garbage at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance of upper sash of 1st window from south in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 5C
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 100 watts incandescant minimum required
Feb 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at entrance to bldg , 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 5, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Owner to hire nyspe to submit report to [email protected] with in 5 days, addressing all conditions w/plans, photos, recommending time frame and repairs to be completed.
Dec 2, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect sidewalk shed approximately 30'-0"
Feb 9, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 15, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 15, 1996
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - 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 · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation # 39131653k issued on 12/02/2024 for failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner., file a certificate of correction
Sep 19, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Observed at exposure#1 decorative stone above and below windows in a state of disrepair., repair and/replace; repair stones.
Dec 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:at time of inspection on exp #1(321 w 42nd st) visible cracks at several window sill(s) stone finish window(s) ornamental stone mouldings also cracked
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted at cellar level (1) erected metal frame partitions with c-studs and runners to receive drywalls. work: 35% completed! remedy: stop all work forthwith! obtain permit from d.o.b. or
Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 25, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 2, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 2, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 4W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 2, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 2, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - General
Signage missing
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 9,203 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1033 / 21
- Assessed value
- $2,261,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118228, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 321 West 42 Street
Who owns 321 West 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 321-323-325 West 42nd Street LLC.
Does 321 West 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 321 West 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2021 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 321 West 42 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 321 West 42 Street?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.