5 East 42 Street

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01277-0008Map

5 East 42 Street is an office building built in 1968 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is East 43rd NYC LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 109
ECB violations: 23
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 109

Construction other optional
I observed unsafe unsuitable electrical conditions on roof, burn/damage to cooling tower equipment due to a fire cause by human error.
Mar 23, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Photoluminescent none
Ll2604-photoluminescent none
Nov 1, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 23

Class - 2
Responding to an incident where a worker was using torch to cut cooling towers bolt during demo operation on the roof, the sparks generated get into cooling tower filters called baffles and caught fire fdny ca
Mar 17, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Where a worker fell off at 8feet ladder while removing metal hangers at ceiling level on 28 floor. upon review the department records it was reveal that no notification was made to department within 3 business
Nov 12, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Responding to an incident where a worker fell off an 8 feet ladder while removing metal hangers from the ceiling on the 28th floor. inspection revealed that 3 points contact was not maintain during the operatio
Oct 31, 2025
Resolve
Class - 1
Responding to an incident where a worker fell off an 8 feet ladder while removing metal hangers from the ceiling on the 28th floor. inspection revealed that the incident occurred approximately 9:40 am and was n
Oct 31, 2025
Resolve
Class - 2
A.c.27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100' or more in he
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Work contrary to cd-5 at time of inspection on an active 28 story alt jobsite i observed a suspended scaffold in use at exp.3-upon review ofthe cd-5 i observed the following contrary conditions-(1)cd-5 shows th
Mar 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc 3301.1.3 failure to comply with manufacturer specifications at timeof inspection on a 28 story alt jobsite i observed an in use suspendedscaffold at exp.3-when asking the qsp onsite to provide the 6 month su
Mar 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Work contrary to sidewalk shed design drawings.at time of inspection on a 28 story alt jobsite i observed a sidewalk shed installed at exp.3when reviewing the design drawings of the sidewalk shed i observed the
Mar 1, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain/display required onsite documents.at time of inspection on an active 28 story alt jobsite.when asking the qsp-eithen crespon-for the following onsite documents none could be provided onsite-
Mar 1, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve

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Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100ft or more in heigh
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conform to cd-5. at the time of an inspection of an active jobsite,observed 2 workers working on a suspended scaffold at exp#1upon revewing approved cd-5 observed toe backs & beams not being perpe
Dec 3, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3309.1 at un protection of adjoining property. at the time of an inspection of an active jobssite,observed 28 sty bldg w/approx 4 workers working & out of 42 were on suspended scaffolds. i also observed ex
Dec 3, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
27-929.1 a.c. 27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office buildin
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Outriggers beams installed at exposure #2 contrary to approved cd-5. noted outrigger beam not perpenicullar to the wall. pictures filed. remedy: comply w/approved cd-5
Apr 19, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 28-302.5. failure to provide safety measures (such as sidewalk shed, fence etc) to protect the public from unsafe conditions as per 1rcny 103-04 and as per unsafe notification complaint #1331409 by ra/pe
Aug 29, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46b15. shorten hoist ropes
Oct 9, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m7. music box cover missing.
Oct 9, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74d6. properly secure pana 40 box (electric eye) on top of car.
Oct 9, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73x.
Mar 1, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74a. return device to service or file for removal.
Oct 21, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74a return device to service or file for removal.
Oct 21, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Re-entry signs defective at stairs "t" + "s" iin that " no re-entry at this floor is not on the occupied side of all no re entry floors. remedy: install or repair all signs.
Mar 21, 1991
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Sep 29, 2025	$135,000,000	Office buildings	28

Building details

Building type: Office building (O4)
Year built: 1968
Floors: 27
Residential units: —
Building area: 304,525 ft²
Lot area: 17,975 ft²
Zoning: C5-2.5
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1277 / 8
Assessed value: $48,975,300
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 5 East 42 Street

Who owns 5 East 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 43rd NYC LLC.

Does 5 East 42 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 5 East 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 5 East 42 Street built?

City records list 1968 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.