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540 West 142 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02073-0155Map

Owner of record: Darberly Rlty Corp

540 West 142 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Darberly Rlty Corp. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 14 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 33

  • 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 17, 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Mar 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 15, 2025

    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 missing at basement at public hall

    Mar 15, 2025

    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. at public hall

    Mar 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at basement at public hall

    Mar 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Jun 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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, 2024

    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 15, 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.

    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 25, 2019

    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 10, 2018

    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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and north walls at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of debris and household items at floor under dropladder leading to scuttle at roof at public hall, 4th story

    May 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door of vestibule 1 story public hall

    May 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp with eye and padlocked chain capable of being locked at scuttle cover to roof 4 story public hall

    May 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items obstructing dropladder leading to scuttle at roof 4 story public hall

    May 5, 2017

    Open — False certification
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door from street to vestibule

    Apr 26, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceramic wall tiles at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 26, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 26, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 26, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Jul 26, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at vestibule entrance door

    Jul 24, 2008

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    May 27, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3S

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    May 18, 2024 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 9, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 9, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2014 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 24, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 24, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 24, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2010 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Aug 27, 2007 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 27, 2007 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
3,360 ft²
Lot area
1,665 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2073 / 155
Assessed value
$366,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111991, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.

Questions about 540 West 142 Street

Who owns 540 West 142 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Darberly Rlty Corp.

Does 540 West 142 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 West 142 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 West 142 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 West 142 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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