542 West 153 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02084-0056Map
Owner of record: Roc-West 153rd Street Associates, LLC
542 West 153 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2015 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 34 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Roc-West 153rd Street Associates, LLC. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 77
Available now in this building
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 72
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 602, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 602
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 602, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 602
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 606, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 606
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 606, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 606
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 606, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 606
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 606, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 606
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at thorughout all yards
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and the cieling in the 1st room from north located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
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 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sliding door stuck in open position in the private hallway located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 102
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at south wall at public hall, 6th story
Aug 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 604, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 604
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of unacceptable electromagnetic locking device at building entrance door at first story , 1st story
Aug 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 401, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 401
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 101
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18597236 issued 27-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 101
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 101
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 101
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 101
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening magnetic lock at building rear entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 201
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door from vestibule to 1st story public hallway
Jun 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at refuse room at 2nd story public hallway
Jun 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 602, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
May 6, 2025 · Apt 602
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door to chute at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to compactor closet at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 201
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 201
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the foyer located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 201
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 201
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 201
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash at west window at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 201
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 201
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window frame at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 201
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 602, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 602
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 204
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 204
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 204
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 204
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 402, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 402
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall inside closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt 202, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 202
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped for application/ permit#121186000. the permit holder of record has informed dob that sh e has withdrawn from the project. stop all work, make site safe, provi de all information to the borough commissioner's office forthwith
Mar 5, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 25, 2015
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips)report documenting the conditions of psid#m0000
Oct 1, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Found phone in car is not working. repair. no means of access to the elevator control room. provide means of access to the elevator control room.
Nov 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Out side comm inoperative repair ,roller guide on top of car need adjustment making noise when car is running adjustment.
Sep 14, 2020 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. nb job#121186000 on an energy audit inspection,fail to provideapproved construction documents at the time of inspection.
Dec 9, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3303.5.5.5 design and permit.note: at the time of my inspection of a 7story bldg at bulkhead level, construction work in progress.i observed a chute erected at exp1 unto supported pipe scaffold apprx 70'abov
Feb 22, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3314.4.3.5 no record of daily inspection of supported scaffold perform by competent person at site.note: at the time of my inspection of a7story bldg at bulkhead level,construction work in progress i observed
Feb 22, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.3.2 failure to provide fence as required. observed fence missing of exp#4(accessible from adjoining property). new bldg under construction:rebars sticking out,drop & other dangerous things swo issued
Jun 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection observed,active job site excavator machine digging along the property line at exposure 3 approx 9 feet deep
Dec 2, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping noted: at time of inspection, demo in progress on roof & 3rd fl. observed excessive debris from demolition, plaster & lathe in stairway, 2nd & 3rd fls on west section
Feb 5, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50a/50b 34a 50a safety relief valve not installed in upright position w/test lever on top. 50b safety relief is not as close to boiler as possible.
Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
50a/50b 50c 50a steam stop valve missing handle 50b boiler controls missing covers 50c chimney needs repair above flues.
Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Need remot emergency switch outside blr rm
Oct 5, 1989 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Need switch outside boiler room
Oct 5, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Ventilation system
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 604
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 604
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 606
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 602
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 602
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 602
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 604
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 506
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 506
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 604
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 401
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 401
Close - Door/window
Door
May 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 4, 2026 · Apt 401
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 4, 2026 · Apt 401
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 101
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 101
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 101
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 101
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 101
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 101
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 101
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt APT3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 506
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 201
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 201
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 2015
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 34
- Building area
- 29,442 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,992 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2084 / 56
- Assessed value
- $2,804,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #144613, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 542 West 153 Street
Who owns 542 West 153 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roc-West 153rd Street Associates, LLC.
Does 542 West 153 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 West 153 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 542 West 153 Street built?
City records list 2015 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 West 153 Street?
It has 34 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.