235 East 42 Street
Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01316-0023Map
Owner of record: 235 Fee Owner LLC
235 East 42 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1960 in Manhattan, 10017. It has 884 residential units across 37 floors. The owner of record is 235 Fee Owner LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 168
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 168
- Construction other optional
Steel high-rise under alt. w/significant damage & deformation. remedy:comply with code.by 9/31/26,provide construction superintendent log
Sep 11, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Steel high-rise under alt. w/ significant damage & deformation remedy:comply with code.by 9/31/26,provide site safety log
Sep 11, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Steel high-rise under alt. w/ significant damage & deformation.cols 62&63 exhibited signs of failure, fl 21-22. col removal under m011442594. add'l info req'd.remedy:label & maintain all pieces on site.submit diagram.obtain dob approval prior to testing or removing
Sep 1, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Shop dwgs - steel high-rise under permitted alt. columns buckling fl 21-22. remedy:submit approved/accepted steel shop drawings by 7/16/26
Jul 9, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Steel high-rise under permitted alt. with severe damage,deformation & collapse risk.columns buckling fl 21-22. remedy:retain sia to inspect structural work specified by design applicant and approved/accepted documents
Jul 9, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-compliant. observed premises under alteration #m01075133-s3-st. structural steel members at upper floors have failed compromising structural stability. building in danger of collapsing.
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work:steel high-rise under permitted deformation&collapse risk.columns buckling fl 21-22. bldg compromised ;hazard to site, public & adjoining properties.remedy:stabilize site w/ pe,cs,ssm,gc. docs due 4pm 7/7/26;start 5pm. daily reports & full- time supv req. file app in 2 days
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work:steel high-rise under permitted alt.w/ severe damage, deformation&collapse risk.columns buckling fl 21-22,bldg compromised; hazard to site, public & adjoining properties.remedy:stabilize site w/ pe,cs,ssm,gc. docs due 4pm 7/7/26;start 5pm. daily reports & full-time supv req. file app in 2 days
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work:steel high-rise under permitted alt.w/severe damage, deformation&collapse risk.columns buckling fl21-22. bldg compromised; hazard to site, public & adjoining properties.remedy:stabilize site w/ pe,cs,ssm,gc. docs due 4pm 7/7/26;start 5pm. daily reports&full-time supv req. file app in 2 days
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Monitoring:steel high-rise under permitted alt. w/ severe damage, deformation&collapse risk. columns buckling fl 21-22.bldg compromised; site, public & adjoining properties.remedy:start continuous monitoring pe to supervise, provide plan by 7/8/26, install/baseline by 7/7/26 notify dob of sigfcnt mvmnt
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Plumness survey:steel high-rise under permitted alt.with severe damage,deformation&collapse risk.columns buckling fl 21-22.bldg compromised;hazard to site,public & adjoining properties.remedy:by 7/14/26:provide plumbness survey (min n&w exposures)sealed by nys pls retain pe to scope & supervise program
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm/addl info:steel high-rise under permitted alt. with severe damage, deformation&collapse risk. columns buckling fl 21-22.full extent of dmg unknown, concealed by finishes.remedy:pe to supv safe finish rmvl & 100% hands-on insp exposed struct stl/conns. rpt by 7/14/26
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Inspn rpts/records-steel high-rise under permitted alt. wit severe damage,deformation&collapse risk.columns buckling fl 21-22 remedy:submit insp rpts,field notes,dob tr forms & summary of ncrs by 7/8/26
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Peer review-dept ordering structural peer review.steel high-rise under permitted alt.columns buckling fl 21-22.remedy:provide names of 3 pe's by 7/14/26. submit peer review report by 8/14/26
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Forensic investigation-dept ordering forensic eng. investigation steel high-rise under permitted alt. columns buckling fl 21-22 remedy:provide names of 3 pes by 7/14/26.submit forensic engineering investigation report by 8/31/26
Jul 7, 2026
Dob violation - active - 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, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Nov 12, 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2016
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed workers performing grinding operations using two separate handheld grinders without required safety guards and side handles, contrary to bc 3301.6. stop all use of grinders. prov
Sep 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Note: at the time of inspection, a review of department records indicated that the permit holder failed to notify the dob of an incident within (3) business days via electronic portal, as required by 28-103.21.
Dec 23, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Responding to an incident where a worker fell 6 feet from a platform ladder while dismantling a crane timberland derrick. inspection revealed that the ladder was not on a flat and level surface or full opened a
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection of a building under demolition and excavation at celler level i observed mechanical equipment on site used for operation upon reviewing the site safety plan to verify compliance and locati
Nov 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Responding to an incident where a piece of metal panel fell off the building from the 33rd floor level and landed on the sidewalk. inspection reveals upon reviewing the pre-shift safety meeting for the task/sco
Aug 6, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Responding to an incident where a piece of metal panel fell off the building from the 33rd floor level and landed on the sidewalk. upon arriving on site it was observed that the metal panel on the sidewalk was
Aug 6, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Incident occurred where a metal panel fell from the 33rd floor and landed on the sidewalk.inspection revealed debris was thrown from the roof to the 33rd floor without an enclosed shaftway(3306.9.12.1)debris ri
Aug 6, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of incident, active demo and alteration job site at 33 stories, where a piece of window spandrel glass fell from the 8th floor at exposure#1 of the building hitting sidewalk shed, inspection reveal
Jul 21, 2025 · Penalty $5,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.4.9 sidewalk shed causing an interference w/a water sampling station. noted: at time of my inspection the sidewalk shed was erected at the site that causes an interference w/a water sampling station
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
Work performed under appl #103043742 does not conform to field inspection plans presented for sign-off dated 12.23.11. non-conforming observed; 1) on 2nd flr plans show ada toilet door (women) swinging outside
Jan 24, 2012
Resolve
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- Class - 3
52h11. 52h11-replace worn hoist ropes - broken wires.
Mar 27, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg.defect is:approx 50' of heavy grade aluminum is missing from southeast corner of 11th story parapet wall(coping) (facing e .42 st).remedy:provide a sidewalk shed.
Oct 28, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit: shed erected under permit #103356816 has expired. permit was issued 4/24/03 remedy: renew permit
Jun 15, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building. roof top aluminum ventilation panels that enclost roof top mechanical systems (approx 6'x14') were town loose from this fastening system. remedy: make area safe east sid
Feb 18, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
01x 02x 11x
Nov 6, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
64j 64-shorten comp. ropes
Jul 22, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h.46-hoist cables.
Dec 5, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h 46 renew hoist cables
Mar 17, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k
Feb 4, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k
Jan 24, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of prohibited hardware thru blck primary exit. double key locks no emergency lighting at kitchen wall in bar area. inoperative at east wall.
Oct 11, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of prohibited door at secondary exits steel roll down gate remedy; remove gate
Oct 11, 1990
Resolve - Unknown
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building department records. vehicles parked in landing bay . remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Sep 11, 1990 · Penalty $710
Resolve - Unknown
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records vehicles parked in truck loading bays remedy discontinue illegal use. ammend c of o if feasible had one bule stwa lic etb22z nj
Aug 29, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 37
- Residential units
- 884
- Building area
- 728,739 ft²
- Lot area
- 37,657 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1316 / 23
- Assessed value
- $88,616,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 235 East 42 Street
Who owns 235 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 235 Fee Owner LLC.
Does 235 East 42 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 235 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 235 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 235 East 42 Street?
It has 884 residential units and 886 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.