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542 West 156 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02114-0022Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development

542 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2024. 20 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 2, 2024

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 · 28

  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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.

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 1 sty southeast apt 1e thru out. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1991 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty southeast apt 1e. , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1991 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at bathroom and foyer 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of sink kitchen 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Refit window kitchen 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective watercloset tank cover bathroom 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling and woodwork thru out 4 sty east apt 4e. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1988 · Apt 4E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection.

    Sep 26, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty east apt 1e front room at radiator er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 3, 1988 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1 sty east apt 1e kitchen er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 3, 1988 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of smoke and soot entering apt 1 sty east apt 1e kitchen. located at apt 1

    Apr 3, 1988 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaky steam riser 1 sty east apt 1e front room. , section '' ''

    Apr 3, 1988 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1 sty east apt 1e center room. , section '' ''

    Apr 3, 1988 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clothes closet door exterior 5 sty west apt 5w private hall. , section '' ''

    Dec 15, 1983 · Apt 5W

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roches 5 sty west apt 5w. , section '' ''

    Dec 15, 1983 · Apt 5W

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective standing waste at bathtub 5 sty west apt 5w bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 15, 1983 · Apt 5W

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door of clothes closet 5 sty west apt 5w 2 room from north. , section '' ''

    Dec 15, 1983 · Apt 5W

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Wires from electrical feeder box exposed-flue pipe hung w/prohibited material-holes in boiler room wall & ceiling-water level glass dirty-piping not supported: correct violating condits. submit cert. of correct

    Apr 16, 2019

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
9,355 ft²
Lot area
2,498 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2114 / 22
Assessed value
$313,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107198, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 542 West 156 Street

Who owns 542 West 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.

Does 542 West 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 West 156 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 156 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 West 156 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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