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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 284
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.