541 West 142 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02074-0007Map
Owner of record: 541-142 LLC
541 West 142 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 19 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 541-142 LLC. HPD has recorded 982 housing violations here, most recently on October 22, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 982
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 1,341
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 982
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 31
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 31
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 31
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 31
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 31
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 31
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 31
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Violation open
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Violation open - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cord from kitchen providing electricity to air condition unit in the 4th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Mar 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Mar 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Mar 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door frame casing at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at wooden bottom inside sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 18226774 issued 14-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 41
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at wooden bottom inside sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 41
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at bottom cabinet at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at bottom cabinet at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 18214185 issued 09-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 41
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at story balcony fire escape at building front
Jul 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of egress door sealed shut at west wall leading to public hall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg.6s+c attach class a w/19 apts on int lot damaged in 2 alarm fire on 9/10/18.roof&roof fram over apt #62 charred&burned thru w/ signif sect loss.damaged&coll finish thruout 5tth&6th flrs.broken windows&skylightin both apts&public halls.remedy:own ret eng eval bldg &devel rpr plan.file plan by 10/5/18.beg by 10/22/18.comp by 2/1/19
Sep 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Sep 10, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to holes in the metal steps of staircase at the side yard (exposure 2) of building., repair and/replace
Feb 21, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39032105x issued on 11/17/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to safeguard all persons & property affecte
Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed parapet and cornice demolition in progress at front facade at the corner of expo # 01 & 04 inadequate manner and failure to provide approved plan at site. stop all works and make
Nov 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed workers approx. 10'-0" section of cornice removed at the corner of expo # 01 & 04 roof level and evidence of debris fell onto adjacent building ( 539 w 142 street) front entrance
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrians protection does not meet code specification. noted, at time of inspection observed existing erected sidewalk shed extended only approx. 3'-0" on adjacent property. roof cornice demolition in progres
Nov 17, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
After hours work w/o an after hours variance contrary to 28-105.12.5noted:6(six)construction workers on site w/compressor operating on the 5th fl w/excessive noise.stop all after hours work.make safe.rem:comply
Apr 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: premises 6 sty attached nfp masonry frame bldg. at the time of inspection,i observed interior demolition combustible debris stored in
Mar 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: premises 6 styattached nfp masonry frame bldg. at the time of inspection i observed rear yard fire escape obstructed by demolition debris. debris piled
Mar 14, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work wihtout a permit. noted: upon inspection on apt #52 on the 5th floor and apt #42 on the 4th floor.observed demo work been done without a permit. work include removing of fire stop on party wall and ceili
Sep 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #3515484m issuedon 1/26/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a per. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a
May 9, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at apt #2 on the 1st fl observed new electrical wires type bx & new electrical boxes for switches outlets & lights installed w/o permit. 70% of work completed-stop work.
Jan 27, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted at rear door to yard. at 1st flr. corrugated steel decking has rusted and hole in steel has been created at platform. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Aug 19, 2014 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful continuation of work while on notice of a stop work order. observed existing gas meter disconnected and plugged in apt#41.notice ofstop work order #34932280p & 34932281r.rmdy:comply w/stop work order.
Dec 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. observed existing gas meter disconnected and plugged in apartment #41. a stop work order was issued on this property for gas work w/o a permit on 11-26-12 contractors were caught working agains
Dec 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. observed existing gas meter disconnected and plugged in apt #41.a stop work order was issued on this property for gas work without permit.contractors were caught working against the stop work
Dec 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful continuation of work while on notice of a stop work order.observed existing gas meter disconnected and plugged in apartment #41. a stop work order was issued on this property for gas work w/o permit.
Dec 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed plumber altering main gas riser. w/o permit. gas piping is in basement level. remedy: obtain permit and conduct inspection w/dob.
Nov 26, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. observed plumber's altering main gas riser in basement w/o permit. remedy: obtain permit and conduct inspections with dob.
Nov 26, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner re: installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc 102.3;27-902. observedplumbers installing new gas valves and piping in basement. plumbers
Nov 26, 2012
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is: there are several areas of spalling masonry located in alleyway underneath front stoop.remedy:make safe immediately, make all necessary repairs forthwith, maintain building.
Feb 24, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 31
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 41
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 63
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 53
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 63
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 42
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 33
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $424,363 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 19 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 15,234 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,747 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2074 / 7
- Assessed value
- $672,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113244, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 541 West 142 Street
Who owns 541 West 142 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 541-142 LLC.
Does 541 West 142 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 982 housing violations at this property.
Is 541 West 142 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 541 West 142 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 541 West 142 Street?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.