2042 5 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01724-0033Map
Owner of record: 1 West 126th Street HDFC
2042 5 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 48 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1 West 126th Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2022. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 95
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 56
- BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing eschutcheon plate at riser at ceiling and floor in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing eschutcheon plate at riser at ceiling and floor in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balanceat upper and lower window sash at east in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sash at east in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department radiator at west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 5, 2022 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and southwall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 14972731 issued 08-mar-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, south wall, and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( approx 5 sqft ) and east wall ( approx 10 sqf). in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2021 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2021 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story
May 18, 2017 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose and unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light switch at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
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 bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash windows in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balace at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code- compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed cracks to the kitchen ceiling, and debris on the bathroom floor from the hole around the riser in apartment 5f due to construction work in the adjacent apartment 6f. non compliant to code.
Feb 12, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-provide covers for hand hole in hoistway doors
Sep 29, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Failure to distriut eor post a notice of the tenant protection plan tpp at the time of inspection ocnstruction failed to post/displayed on the lobby and on all floors the tpp *maintain the building clean and sa
Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post a notice of the safe ocnstruction bill of rights in accordance with teh housing and maintenance code 27-2009.261 at teh time of inspection contractor failed to post display on teh
Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or property post permit for work of the premises at the time of inspection contractor failed to display work permit on the lobby and on teh apartment door of on teh 6th floor post/properly post
Jan 8, 2020
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to conspicously post electrical work pemrit while work is in progress at the tiem fo inspection contractor failed to display or post eletrical permit on teh lobby on air door post permit in lobby and ap
Jan 8, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35264378z issued on 09/29/2017, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cer
Jun 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: observed at time of inspection renovation work in progress in the apt #2f of the building without permit. work includes construction, flooring, ceiling, sheetrock fixing on walls,
Mar 13, 2018 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade & appurtenances.as per 1rcny103-04.noted @ time of inspection @ south elevation exposure ac units with no adequate support on floor 1,2,3,4.west elevation exposure.
Sep 29, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
59u15,68b07,57b15,40o2. 59u15-tag device; 69b07-updated mcl; 57b15-fire extinguisher tag expired; 400z-clean machine room.
Jan 5, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect noted 2nd fl apt 2e having sagging fl area at hallway and kitchen bathroom with deflectioned fl joists presents in apt 1e living room remedy: obtain permit and repair defect
Feb 26, 2008 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior noted:at 2nd fl apt 2e hallway fl between kitchen & bedrooms is sagging sub fl & 2nd fl joists are saggingsub causing spaces btwn wall & fl possible pest.intrusion from opening
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required location:basement laundry room observed 2 commercial use dryers laundry room observed 2 commercial use dryers laundry room area not sprinklered
Sep 30, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16 location:basement laundry room observed non-complying flexable gas connectors on commercial use dryers.remedy:remove non-com
Sep 30, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Drainage system not in accordance with rs-16 location basement laundryroom drain lines for non-residential sink and washing machines not in accordance with rs-16 plumbing fixtures not properly trapped and vent
Sep 30, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkers where required.noted;cellar laundry room has two clothes drying machines without required sprinkler system.remedy:provide a system of automatic sprinklers
Sep 24, 2004 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted:certificate of occupancy no 23360 dated february 4, 1938 permitted use in cellar of boiler room and storage at time of inspection a porti
Sep 24, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l,15m,17i,21l,55x. 02l in audible. 15m floor numbers. 21l pi indica-tors on every floor.
Apr 29, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d 57z 53b 47i 3m 35d 73# 3 capacity plate 35 smoke hole grate 73 perform 5 yr test file elv 3 form
Aug 25, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73o02,8v1,50y14,40h11,24w6,15r12,62m7,73d6 15 hand holds 62 toe guard--73 smoke hole grate
Jan 9, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2018 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 5F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2015 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 61
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 1H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 20, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1H
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1H
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | $475,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 48
- Building area
- 39,888 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,241 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1724 / 33
- Assessed value
- $1,663,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106304, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 2042 5 Avenue
Who owns 2042 5 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1 West 126th Street HDFC.
Does 2042 5 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 2042 5 Avenue 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 2042 5 Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2042 5 Avenue?
It has 48 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.