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538 West 142 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02073-0055Map

Owner of record: David Calderley

538 West 142 Street is an one-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is David Calderley. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 21 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

  • A

    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
  • A

    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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at soffits of stairs at all stys publiic hall 191283er1.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling & walls at 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at boiler room at cellar.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at walls of public hall stairs at all stys.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling at 2nd & 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 8, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder dead bolt lock at gate front entrance to bldg.

    Jul 10, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric ceiling light fixture 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood door casing interior 2 sty front room 4 entrance.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 2 sty community bathroom.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric ceiling light fixture 2 sty community bathroom.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement sty apt bathroom.

    Nov 4, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of provide lights basement sty apt throughout er1.

    Nov 4, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2 sty front room 4 missing.

    Dec 10, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1st sty rear apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 9, 1984 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Nov 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 1st sty rear apt 3 missing. located at apt 3

    Nov 9, 1984 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A5)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
1
Building area
4,800 ft²
Lot area
1,665 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2073 / 55
Assessed value
$157,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128999, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.

Questions about 538 West 142 Street

Who owns 538 West 142 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Calderley.

Does 538 West 142 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 West 142 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 538 West 142 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 West 142 Street?

It has 1 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.