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509 West 142 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02074-0021Map

Owner of record: 509 West 142nd Street HDFC

509 West 142 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 12 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 509 West 142nd Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
77

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 2026

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 · 91

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window fram at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer system from building enterance to east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 7th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose loose intercom panel system at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture obstructing egrres at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th ceramic tread from bottom up at building entrance

    May 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 7th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 7th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotten wood at window frame at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin sink in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, the east wall, the west wall and the south wall in the 8th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 8th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to intercom panel at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story

    Dec 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story

    Dec 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story

    Dec 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective crack washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical switch at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 27, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 27, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Dec 15, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 27, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 23, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 24, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10122

    Jul 19, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10122

    Apr 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    18-4th floor 37-make elevator answer all calls 45-missing rod on switch 53-remove temp wiring, provide electrical covers and sufficient lighting

    Jun 22, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)properly tag governor after conducting 2 yr. test.(52)post name of elevator co. in motor room.(53)provide light in motor room

    Jul 19, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39055137m issued on 01-28-2022 for work without a permit., comply with commissioner's order

    May 13, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39055138y issued on 01-28-2022 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records., file a certifica

    May 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    W/o a permit. noted: at cellar - full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm, bdrm, & kitchen area. water & waste lines installed for toilet, shower stall, plumbing rough for wash basin; residential s

    Jan 28, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Contrary to c-of-o 57516 which indicates cellar as boiler & storage. at time of inspection cellar observed as living space with 1 bdrm; kitchen area with residential sink, electrical cooking (hot-plate, microwa

    Jan 28, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a

    May 26, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    55b12,52b7,53m7,37m7. (55b)reshackle cwt side & apply tag in accordance to code. (52b)hoist rope data tag insufficient. (53m)gov rope tag insufficient. (37m)provide overhead room lock.

    Nov 15, 2017

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    52b11,03i10,31b11,17b07. 52 brake does not hole rated load.cease use untle this is remedied (cal for test at dob)o3 repair damaged cab 31 repair pit it fixture 17 gril for in door missing.

    Feb 16, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46t,49t,35p,33w,33i. 33 sky light and walls.

    Aug 10, 1995 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    2x, 33p, 33m, 35w, 54g, 46t, 48t, 49t.

    Jan 3, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01i,37l,50y,03i,35o,

    Jan 14, 1994 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    08v, 21x, 22d, 27q, 33i, 33q, 57o, 54t, 15r 33i - walls 33q - skylight 54t - elevator co. name 15r - handles inside doors

    Apr 23, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15m7,17m7, 15j1, 20x11, 22d6, 26l11, 28h11, 33i11, 33q3, 36w7, 37l11, 50y14, 33m7, 54m7, 55x11, 57o2, 63l11, 35r9

    Jul 20, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17i,22w,14m,46t,49t,8v,15j,28h,73o,73#,50y,33w,33i,33m,3m,15 checks perform 5yr test,properly tag device file elv 3 form 33 wall 33 ladder 3capacity

    Sep 16, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 6W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 30, 2017 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2W

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
12
Building area
17,862 ft²
Lot area
3,997 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2074 / 21
Assessed value
$1,118,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #115526, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 509 West 142 Street

Who owns 509 West 142 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509 West 142nd Street HDFC.

Does 509 West 142 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 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 509 West 142 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 West 142 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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