555 West 42 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01071-0001Map
Owner of record: Comref River LLC
555 West 42 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1987 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 418 residential units across 44 floors. The owner of record is Comref River LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 81
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 176
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2026 · Apt 3L
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to stair a at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the bathroom located at apt 23c, 23rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 23C
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 41d, 41st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 41D
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 28k, 28th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 28K
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 28k, 28th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 28K
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 28k, 28th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 28K
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 20f, 20th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 20F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 40a, 40th story
Jan 1, 2017 · Apt 40A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchen located at apt 8e, 8th story
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 8E
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 24j, 24th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 24J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin insects in the entire apartment located at apt 24j, 24th story, 6th apartment from east at south
Oct 5, 2005 · Apt 24J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ants in the entire apartment located at apt 24j, 24th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 24J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ants in the kitchen located at apt 24j, 24th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 24J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 36d, 36th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2002 · Apt 36D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of washbasin bathroom 28 sty northeast apt 29l. , section '' ''
Sep 29, 1989 · Apt 29L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub bathroom 28 sty northeast apt 29l. , section '' ''
Sep 29, 1989 · Apt 29L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heating unit at northeast room 28 sty northeast apt 29l. , section '' ''
Sep 29, 1989 · Apt 29L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 81
- 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, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - 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 - 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 - 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, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Boro-comm swo
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Jun 20, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 11, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 11, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 11, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 11, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 11, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 1
Car cease use class 1 one in side car stop is not working defective repair.
Apr 28, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner lack of the system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc903.2-27-954 for transient use.rmdy:discontinue illegal occupancy
Oct 18, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#101305375.illegal occupancy noted:apt#34j converted from class"a" apt into transient use.previous violations#3490114x;34947755l.rmdy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 18, 2012 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: (lack) of the system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2;27-954. noted: apt's #34b;34j;20k,44d occupied as a transient use w/o providing
May 18, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #101305375. illegal occupancy noted: apt's #34b,34j,20k,44d converted from class'a' apt into transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 18, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied without valid cert of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted:tco#101305375t010 expired on 4-26-11. rem:obtain valid cofo or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 22, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#101305375 illegal occupancy noted:apt#26k occupied as a transient use. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 22, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:lack of the system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2;27-954. noted:apt #26k occupied as a transient use without providing sprinkler sys
Mar 22, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
68m7 39m73.39o2.10h11.70p16.17h11.16i10.06.16o2.70 check flag on door lock 17 door gibs at c level 16 sight guard at 1st fl 16 clean door tracks hangers on all fls
Mar 29, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec bc 3307.8.1 misc viol: fail to institute/maintain safety equipmentmeasures or temp, const no toe boards. noted: at time of inspection ofabove active site, bldg complete to the roof, interior work in progres
Mar 8, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Sec. bc 3314.9 supported scaffold does not meet building code specifications. noted: scaffold on 2nd fl interior is missing guard rails,guard rail around stairs is loose & planks are not secure. remedy: conform
Nov 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B4a.6a.34a.50. 50 # 2 boiler rm door not self closing
Sep 21, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
B254 6a.50.50a.50b.50 boiler blow down pipe corroded 50a wires exposed on air proving switch on fresh air fan to boiler rm 50b oil tank sign lot complete with grade of oil
Sep 21, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect noted:11 ave. side just off 42 street at 2 nd story.vertical sign lower bracket completely detached from facade in danger of falling to sidewalk below.remedy:install bracket or remove
Feb 5, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46b,57o.
Mar 31, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46b,57o.
Mar 31, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with zoning resolution in that special permit variance b s a calender 760-87 issued by b s a has expired on 09 14 93 and has not been renewed remedy comply with zoning resolution
Oct 16, 1998 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 21J
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 21J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 21J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 21J
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 7C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 32H
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 29G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2023 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 32H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 7K
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 25, 2021 · Apt 22F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 24, 2020 · Apt 38C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 24, 2020 · Apt 38C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 23C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 15K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 41D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 28K
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2017 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 1K
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 23E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 2, 2017 · Apt 5K
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 2, 2017 · Apt 5K
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 37B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 37C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 10A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D8)
- Year built
- 1987
- Floors
- 44
- Residential units
- 418
- Building area
- 388,073 ft²
- Lot area
- 37,655 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-4
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1071 / 1
- Assessed value
- $53,448,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #140697, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 555 West 42 Street
Who owns 555 West 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Comref River LLC.
Does 555 West 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 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 555 West 42 Street built?
City records list 1987 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 West 42 Street?
It has 418 residential units and 422 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.