214 East 42 Street
Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01315-0044Map
Owner of record: Dk Wgc Fee Owner LLC
214 East 42 Street is a hotel built in 1980 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is Dk Wgc Fee Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 160
- ECB violations
- 45
- HPD complaints
- 2
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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
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
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 2, 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
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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, 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.
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
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- 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
DOB building violations · 160
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Aug 25, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Apr 9, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 45
- Class - 1
Cease use item: provide to correct a car re-leveling issue that occured which caused a trip hazard.. remedy: restore to service immediatley and e-mail the elevator division at [email protected] for a re-ins
Jul 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Hoist ropes showing signs of rouge. brake maintenance tag expired. provide an updated maintenance log. clean entire pit area.
Sep 11, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Upon inspection of a non-active facade alt construction site i observed a temp construction fence installed at exposure 3 contrary to code. missing or obstructed viewing panels contrary to code (3307.7.3-viewin
Apr 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Upon inspection of a non-active 38 story facade alt construction site i observed a construction fence (protective structure) installed at exposure 3 contrary to code. unlawful postings covering 90% of the entir
Apr 16, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Upon inspection of an non-active 38 story facade alt construction site i observed pedestrian protection (sidewalk shed) installed contrary to codes :3307.6.4.7-minimum 8ft height not maintained at crosswalk ent
Apr 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed 2nd floor level soffit panels are instate of disrepair conditions with deterioration, cracks and gaps at rear facade expo # 03. approx. 100-liner feet soffit panels are disrepair
Jul 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of discretionary zoning conditions on privately owner publicspace.at time of inspection noted:loose handrails,broken masonry stepsbroken benches,broken light fixures and dead and or missing trees as p
Mar 14, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-3-2.4 for control #804555.remedy:submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Built in accordance with plans. equipment on site is contrary to approved plans. note: at time of my inspection, i observed supported scaffold in place on exposure #4 with the installed work platform exceed the
Nov 14, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Partial stop work order for suspended scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises observed corner scaffold being used at 43 st elevation.the corner scaffold was not inspected by the deparment.th
Jun 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000001065 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000001060 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code compliant: no fire stopping per bc 712.3& 27-345. noted: at garage, missing fire stopping w/pipe and conduit penetration in cmu block fire wall to fuel tank room and in concrete
Dec 10, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/local law 58/2009: bc 902.6.3 & bc 905.11.3. noted: at garage, standpipe and exposed sprinkler risers and cross connections not painted red per bc 905.11.3 & bc 903.6.3 - local law 58/2009.
Dec 10, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
100b01,100x11. 100b- property adjust bottom split rail switch on manlift. 100- replace defective red light bulbs.
Feb 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment. remedy: file architect/engineer report.
Jan 27, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted:bldg found with numerous vertical cracks @ foundation walls various locations with stress cracks @ ceiling sub-cellar level throughout w/the evide
Dec 2, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed,by c of o or dept records!illegal occupancy noted:bldg altered under application #104338968 t004 found tobe occupied w/out prior obtaining a final c of o as above temporary c
Dec 2, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway!defects noted:@ bldg corridor,public halls,found with the storage of garbage containers leading to 1st fl,east elevation & the storage of metal shelves,chair,etal
Dec 2, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
100bb05.41t07.80b14.40q03.100bb perform & file current 2yr test 41t provide label on m.r. door 40q provide guard on exhaust fan in m.r.
Aug 25, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16d06.84l10.66l10.84l11. 16d06 cease use sub basement door hinges 84l10 main drum shaft to motor coupling defective repair 66l10 treadle safety pan in pit inoperative repair (could noyt trip) 84l11 replace defe
Mar 4, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84m07/84x10/84m07/84d10/84b10.84-provide 2nd split rail safety stop switches @ both top & bottom of unit.84-top warning light inoperative repair.84-bottom warning light missing provide.84-all access doors to
Nov 14, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
#d06/*d10 (#) entry level door to man lift doesn't lock secure door (*) guards around man lift missing hardware at all levels, guards not secured to floor, repair.
Nov 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66o02 52o02 51o02 73o02 69u15 38o02 05o02 27o02 83o02 41a01 66 clean pit 52 clean governor rope 51 clean hoist ropes 73 clean comp ropes 69 tag buffers 38 clean car top 05 clean down car door 27 clean tracks &
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66o02 73o02 51o02 52o02 69u15 05o02 38o02 27o02 83o02 84o02 66 clean comp ropes 51 clean hoist cables 52 clean governor ropes 69 tag buffer 05 clean down car door 38 clean car tag 27 clean tracks & hangers 83 c
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66o02 73o02 51o02 52o02 69u15 05o02 16o02 38o02 83o02 84o02 63 clean pit 73 clean copm. ropes 51 clean hoist ropes 52 clean governor ropes 69 tag buffers 05 clean down car door 16 clean tracks & hangers 38 clea
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66o02 73o02 51o02 52o02 69u15 38o02 05o02 16o02 41a01 83o02 84o02 66 clean pit 73 clean comp. ropes 51 clean hoist ropes 52 clean governor rope 69 tag buffer 38 clean car top 05 clean down car door 16 clean tra
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05o02 11ll1 16o02 33o02 38o02 51o02 52o02 66o02 69u15 73o02 83o02 05 clean down car door 11 bulb out for car station fl #27 16 clean tracks & hangers 33 clean hoistway 38 clean car top 51 clean hoistway cables
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
65o02 11l11 16o02 33o02 38o02 51o02 52o02 69u15 66o02 73o02 83o02 05 clean down car door 11 button # 29 fl bulb out replace 16 clean trucks & hangers 33 clean hoistway 38 clean car top 51 clean hoist cable 52 c
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round techincal report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report followi
Jul 9, 2004 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy:file an amended report following remed
Apr 1, 2004 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repai
Nov 6, 2003 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department, indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98 report.remedy: file an amended report following remedial repai
Jul 28, 2003 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended tound five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an a
Sep 17, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r c n y 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report remedy file an ame
Aug 17, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.houseing enclosed an area in kitchen with a wood frame & sheet sheetrock inclosure to be used as a room service area.remedy:obtain approvals + permits + amend plans to show freation.
Apr 16, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an ame
Apr 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50h11-remove noise from secondary sheave.
Jan 21, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18m12-replace interlock covers on locks where missing on hoistway doors.
Jan 21, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o under alteration #202/84 adding a new mezzanine level above the 3rd floor remedy discontinue the illegal occupancy until a new c of o has been obtained
Jan 10, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alts 929/89, 202/84 of adding a new mezzanine above 3rd floor. remedy: obtain a valid c of oor discontinue illegal use
May 10, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy under alteration #923/89,202/84/ for adding a new mezzanine above 3 fl. remedy: discontinue the illegal occupancy until a new certificate of oc
May 20, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Jan 23, 1990 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o under alteration 202/84 adding a new mezzanine level above the 3 fl remedy discontinue the illegal occupancy until a new c of o has been obtained forthwith
Aug 17, 1989 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg. occupied without a valid cert. of occupancy under alteration added 3rd sty used as storages for house keeping.
Mar 6, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 3723
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 3212
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H1)
- Year built
- 1980
- Floors
- 40
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 517,158 ft²
- Lot area
- 29,625 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1315 / 44
- Assessed value
- $85,405,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #141398, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 214 East 42 Street
Who owns 214 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dk Wgc Fee Owner LLC.
Does 214 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 214 East 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 214 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1980 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.