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542 West 157 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0014Map

Owner of record: F & G 157 LLC

542 West 157 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 43 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is F & G 157 LLC. HPD has recorded 284 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2024. City tax records listed 43 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
284
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
344

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jul 31, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
43
About 100% of the building's 43 apartments
Down from 44 in 2018

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 · 284

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 36, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approximately (15sqft) in the 1st room from north located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 36, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, located at apt 36, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective device, located at apt 36, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin, from wall, in the bathroom located at apt 36, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approx. 12 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 36, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 36, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at west stack ,building front

    Feb 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd and 4th story balcony at east stack ,building front

    Feb 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 27, 2020 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    May 12, 2018

    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

    May 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing broken metal treads 8th and 9th from bottom at 2nd fire escape from east at center, 2nd story

    May 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing broken metal tread, 3rd from bottom at 2nd fire escape from east at center, 4th story

    May 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at flushometer water supply in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 4 sq ft 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose 6th marble tread at the 2nd story leading to the 3rd story at the public hall stairs.

    Nov 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 10th marble tread at the 4th story leading to 5th story at the public hall stairs.

    Nov 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2015 · Apt 65

    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

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 36, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 10, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 26, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 19, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 7, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10242

    Jul 23, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10242

    May 9, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10242

    Apr 28, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Feb 10, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (03)glass guards.(24)reshackle.(35)covers.(47)provide access to motor room.(51)restore above elev. to proper working order.(52)repair broken shaft windows & provide guards.(53)provide light guard in cab

    Jul 14, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed at exp #1 of 6 story occupied multiple dwelling - fire escape stair tread between 1st and 2nd floors is fully detached from stringer creating haza

    May 19, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    12q03 39x10 37t07 51x10 56y13 77m07 39x10-repair light top of car 37t07- provide sign for overhead sheave room door 77m07-provide toe guard for underside of platform

    Apr 26, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    70x10/85bb5/86bb5/84m2/cease use item:70-x-10-car safety inoperative repair.84-toe guard.to lift cease use call 212-566-5544.

    Apr 10, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3k10,5f10,8i11,10b7,14i11,16h10,31h11,33i10,34i11,35m7,36b2,38q3,39q3,42q3,51k11,55y13,57h10,63m7,67d6,69m7,71l10,83o2,85bb5,86bb5.3 repair strike post,return post rusted.5 car door not closing fully.8 car sadd

    Nov 29, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3d6,5j11,5b11,11q3,11x11,15l11,13o2,18l11,48u13,49h12,51b07,57o2,60m12,62k10,73n11. 3d6=front pannel 5b11=too much gap between car doors 11x11=car top 15l11=slams 1,2,3 & 6 fls 18l11=stops car when doors are pu

    May 15, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    33p,13b,73t,36d,47i,57z,08i,03o, 73-wrong city device number 8-rreplace car haddle

    Nov 12, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02i,11q,14m.

    Sep 20, 1995 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30r,30i,14m,74r,57z,31q,48k,33d,33i,33w,33i,35r,73u

    Aug 30, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17m 03o

    Aug 24, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05l, 17m, 17r, 30r, 18l, 50y, 50y, 53l, 73u. 05(inner panel door) 17r-for wire-glass 17m- vision guards 30r- plywood from windows 18l- 4th floor 53l- temporary & exposed wiring 73v - for machine and disconnect

    May 27, 1993 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    17m,05l,73o, 05 (inner panel door)

    Jul 28, 1992 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: noted: 1) water damaged bath room ceiling of apt.#26 & also kitchen. 2) also floor of apt#36-kitchen sank in excess of 1" 3) continious flow of water from sink (kitchen in apt #26 damaging

    Mar 11, 1992 · Penalty $115

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 61

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 61

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 61

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2020 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2019 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    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 (D1)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
43
Building area
31,578 ft²
Lot area
7,494 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2115 / 14
Assessed value
$999,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #130560, last renewed Jun 30, 2025.

Questions about 542 West 157 Street

Who owns 542 West 157 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is F & G 157 LLC.

Does 542 West 157 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 284 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 West 157 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 43 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 43 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 542 West 157 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 West 157 Street?

It has 43 residential units.

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