109 East 42 Street
Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01280-0030Map
Owner of record: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
109 East 42 Street is a hotel built in 1919 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is Metropolitan Transportation Authority. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 7 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 313
- ECB violations
- 72
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 18
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
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 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2019
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.
Oct 5, 2018
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 6, 2017
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.
Oct 25, 2016
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.
Oct 1, 2015
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year.
Sep 9, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 313
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 20, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b failure to correct swarmp conditions
Sep 13, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Sep 13, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 72
- Class - 2
Removal of sidewalk shed and other safety measures without department approval.noted at time of inspection the building facades were still designated as unsafe.the technical report(tr6)recieved from pe/rn on 02
Feb 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#904301.rem:file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Responding to a 311 elevator complaint, upon inspection, cease use violation was issued for worn hoist ropes cause the comp sheave to be too low, remedy; shorten ropes
Dec 28, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; service equipment elevator as per bc 3001.2 and 27-987.rmdy: restore to svc
Mar 7, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
01i10,02l10,24i10,39l10,05l10,100b11. 01i10-in car stop switch damagedrepair; 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 24i10-in car callindicator damaged repair; 29l10-car top light defective repair;05l10
Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,05l10,21h11,100m07. 02l10-in car communication defective repair;05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 21h11-inerlock release rollers worn replace; 100m07-in car city id missing provide.
Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
07m07,05l10,05h11,16b01,100m07. 07m07-car door electric edge missing cover provide; 05l10-car door restrictor defective repair; 05h11-car door gate roller worn replace; 16b01-adjust hoist doors on 33 16th flr
Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,18b01,05l10,16m07,18b10-25b07,39b03,05b01. 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 18b01-adjust hoistway door excentric rollers insufficient; 05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 16m07-hoistwa
Nov 18, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,05l10,16b10,18b10,16m07,25b07,18j01,05b01,39b03. 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 16b10-adjust hoistway doors to properly engage gibs; 18b10-proper
Nov 18, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,05l10,16b10,16m07,25b07,05j01,33i10,39b03,05b01. 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 16b10-adjust hoistway doors to properly engage gibs;18b10-properly
Nov 17, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
02l10,05l10,16b10,18b10,16m07,25b07,18j01,39b03,05b01,21h11. 02l10 in car communication defective repair; 05l10-car door zone lock defectiverepair; 16b10-adjust hoistway doors to properly engage gibs;16m07-hois
Nov 17, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,05l10,16b10,18b10,16m07,25b07,18j01,05b01,100b06,32h10,39b03. 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 16b10-adjust hoistway doors to properly engage gibs re
Nov 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,05l10,16b10,18b10,16m07,25b0718j01,18i11,62o02,05b01,26b10,39b0302l10-in car communication defective repair; 05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 16b10-adjust hoistway doors to properly engage gibs
Nov 16, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
18b10,25b07,05b01. 18b10-hoistway doors that have been pinned closed insufficient properly pin doors according to code repair; 25b07-hoist way door identifcation insufficient provide; 05b01-door closing force
Nov 10, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,05l10,16b10,18b10,16m07,25b07,62b02,05b01. 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 16b10-shim down hoistway doors to properly engage gibs insufficient repai
Nov 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,05l10,16b10,18b10,16m07,25b07,62o02,05b01,18b01,70l10,52o02. 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 05l10-car door zone lock defective repair; 16b10-shim down hoistway doors to properly engage gibs
Nov 10, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
02l10,52k10,62o02,16m07. 02l10-in car communication defective repair; 52k10-hoist ropes show sign of rouge repair; 62o02. hoist motor commutator diryt clean; 16m07-hoistway doors missing sight guards provide.
Nov 9, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
97l17,16l10. entire device cease used pending accident investigation please call dept fo rschedule inspection. 212-393-2488 before device is returned to service.
Nov 1, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10,05i10,16i10. 97x10-entire device inoperative car doors, hatch doors and all related equipment damaged repair restore service. car 1p11169 under cease use order must be inspected by dob.
Oct 5, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Removal of safety measures w/o dept.approval.noted:on 6/25/15 a qfwi sumbitted a disp3.notification ofunsafe conditions documents to the dept.and shed safety measures were remoced w/o dept.approval.rem:comply w
Jul 29, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
05i10,16i10,100i10,100i10,21i10,100i11. all cease use items; 05i10-re pair car door; 16i10-repair hall door 21st flr; 100i10-repair car platform; 100i10-repair car tracks and hangars; 21i10-repair 21st flr
Jul 23, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Jul 14, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
05i10,16i10. 0510-repair car; 16i10-repair lobby hoist door; 20th floor and 21st floor hoistway door device.cease use due to equipment damage and incident all items must be repaird before return device to servi
Sep 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
05i10, 16i10. 05i10-repair car door; 16i10-repair lobby, 20th floor & 21 floor hoistway doors.device cease use due to equipment damage and incident. all items must be repaired before returning device to service
Sep 16, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.rem:file an amended report following remedial repairs o
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report/certifyong exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file architect/engineer report
Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Dec 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co.sign prohibited in c5-3 zone starbucks remedy: remove sign
Sep 18, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co.sign exceeds max sureface area of 200 sqft in cc5-3 zone sign approx 15'x 40' = 600 sqft starbucks remedy:remove sign
Sep 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co.sign exceeds max height of 25ft in c5-3 zone sign approx 60ft above curb level starbucks remedy:remove sign
Sep 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co. failure to have sign hanger attach ul classification of other decal and date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric starbucks remedy:remove sign
Sep 18, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co.sign placed in front of windows w/o wall sign structure starbucks remedy:remove sign
Sep 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co.leasing or otherwise making illegal advertisingsign space available to others starbucks remedy:remove sign
Sep 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner functioning as outdoor advertising co failure to obtain valid oac registration number starbucks remedy:register/remove sign
Sep 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co.sign on display w/o permit starbucks remedy: remove sign
Sep 18, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51bb1266o02. 51bb12 expired tag re-shackle. 66o02 clean pit.
Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
55y13,25d06,31i11,33o02,66o02,67o02,68o02,11m11,17h11,39o02,51m07,38q03.55y13-seal leaks on machine.25d06-properly secure emergency exit topof car.31i11-replace bad car roller.33o02-entire hoistway clean down
May 27, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
27-987 55 y 13 66 0 02 67 0 02 68 0 02 33 0 02 51 m 07 38 q 03 11 i 10(55 y 13) seal leaks on machine (66 002) clean pit (67+68 002) clean all rails and brackets in hoistway (33 002) enter hoistway clean down (
May 27, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
27-987 39 0 02 55 y 13 67 0 02 68 0 02 33 0 02 h m 11 7 h 11 51 m 11 38 q 03 (39 002) clear (secondaly) (55 y 13) seal leaks on (machine) (67+68 002) clean all rails and brackets in hoistway (33 002) entire hoi
May 27, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances- hazardous. at time of insp. found sections of sprinkler branches on mez, & penthouse, main values for these branches were not open, causing not to have any fire
Apr 12, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passage or corridor. required width decreased by obstruction- obstruction noted. on the ballrm fl ballrm at east in the n/e corridor exiting to firestair. the storage of chairs, step stool, tables et al. d
Feb 1, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
19n09. 19-remove k & y switch (fl & ct patact) wiring the, when alturated by passed the intrises fifct constacts cease use until this is remedy: dob is called.
Feb 24, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
76h12-79-o02.
Jan 2, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
H10-73i12. 80-room house at top landing 73-i drohed comn trfth bottom
Dec 31, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74q3, 69h12, 74t7. 74q3-barricade top & bottom to code, 74t7-caution signs t/b.
Jan 30, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#7,73#7 device running with expired temp certificate apply to dob 212-312-8750.
Jan 30, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#7. 7337 device running with expired tem certificate apply to dob 212-312-8750.
Jan 30, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#7-device running with expired temp certificate, apply to dob 212-312-8750.
Jan 30, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#7- device running with expired temp certificate, apply to dob, 212-312-8750.
Jan 30, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#7. 73#7-device running with expired temp certificate apply to dob 212-312-8750.
Jan 30, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 1535
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 2669
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 4N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H1)
- Year built
- 1919
- Floors
- 26
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 1,028,194 ft²
- Lot area
- 57,282 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1280 / 30
- Assessed value
- $115,953,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107905, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.
Questions about 109 East 42 Street
Who owns 109 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Does 109 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 109 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 109 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1919 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.