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542 West 147 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02078-0057Map

Owner of record: 542 West 147 Street LLC

542 West 147 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 542 West 147 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on March 11, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
455

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 11, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 33% of the building's 15 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 · 58

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at door leading to west yard at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder at building front at fire escape

    Apr 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west wall in the foyer located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fixture electric light at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing riser escutcheon plate at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stool at east window in the 5th room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing upper riser escutcheon plate in the 5th room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash balances at west window in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents evidence of dropping at rear yard

    Sep 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to basement at public hall at northwest , 1st story

    Sep 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent shoe at drop ladder at fire escape building front

    Sep 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the 2nd room from east located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear .. at fire escape

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree limbs covering rear fire escape balcony at 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and strollers at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall ( 2 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling around heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 public hall, 1st story

    Jun 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 31

    Open — Civ14 mailed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Bq9/50a 50b/50c 50d/50e hb smith c.i. lp steam blr, oil-flr 2004 bq9 (27-147) reference replacement boiler was installed without a permit. respondent must produce a signed off schedule c and 900a application as

    Aug 19, 2005 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to cofo or bldg dept reads noted applicate # 10216821 sign staff for cellar indicates change in use or occupancy however i observed 1/3rm apt in basement full kitchen and bath 1/ separte

    May 16, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt BSMTC

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 21

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
12,575 ft²
Lot area
3,747 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2078 / 57
Assessed value
$888,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113458, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 542 West 147 Street

Who owns 542 West 147 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 542 West 147 Street LLC.

Does 542 West 147 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 West 147 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 542 West 147 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 West 147 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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