542 West 142 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02073-0056Map
Owner of record: Liff, Bryan D
542 West 142 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 7 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Liff, Bryan D. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 68
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 102
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 68
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling (at basement) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance door to panel at east wall in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall (at basement) in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall inside closet (at basement) in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18190076 issued 27-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at egress door to rear yard in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cover to baseboard heater in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom from building front entrance to panel at east wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ,incomplete information on signs at building vestibule and at basement door leading to cellar boiler room
Jan 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room
Jan 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall
Jan 14, 2024
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer system from the building entrance to the east wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at basement
Jul 23, 2023
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Jul 23, 2023
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jun 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jun 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercome system from building front entrance to panel at foyer located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at basement
Jun 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Feb 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at cellar
Jan 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system incorrect contact information
Jan 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Found a weil mclain eg-065 hot water boiler and as per dob records permit #m00459556 has not been signed off therefore boiler is unregistered., maintain boiler; register boiler and submit a certificate of corre
Dec 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000920955y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Sep 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Ftm boiler found a weil mclain eg-65 on gas rated at 250000 btus to beunregistered as per city records comply and submit cert.of correction
Dec 12, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
As per one weil mclain, model# eg/peg-65. series# 4; boiler not registered ; register boiler, correct all violating conditions and call for an inspection.
Mar 23, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
As per two ao smith hwhs serial#s 1249a010188 & 1916114520010 built dates. 12/04/2012 & 04/16/2019. work w/o a permit., obtain permit; apply for proper permits, correct all violating conditions and call for an
Mar 23, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit.the entire bldg.service entrance conductors service switches,sub(filling)sub panels,branch circuit wiring receptacles,switches lighting fixtures."not on file"2144687 file 2014 does
Oct 15, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide arc-fault circuit.interrupter(afc1)protection in dwelling units.the entire bldg units:no arc fault circuit provided at the entire dwelling.rem:provide adc1 protection.
Oct 15, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,appliances materials devices,appliances or wiring in use.bsmt.open defective wiring in use.open boxes(gfci)receptacle outlet boiler room is not secured emt are
Oct 15, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 2,649 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,699 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2073 / 56
- Assessed value
- $288,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #123913, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 542 West 142 Street
Who owns 542 West 142 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Liff, Bryan D.
Does 542 West 142 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 West 142 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 542 West 142 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 West 142 Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.