542 West 160 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0022Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
542 West 160 Street is a school building built in 1995 in Manhattan, 10032. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 74
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 13
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 74
- Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection. at the time of inspection observed and noted at 3rd floor stairway "a" one exit door and 2nd fl. auditorium main entrance one exit door not self-cl
Feb 11, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in controller as mandated in appendix k 3 of 2014 building codes. remedy: install dlm, file and perform test with nyc dob
Feb 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door & or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). note: the following doors have illegal kick stops installed'3rd fl room 313,317,310,318,308,2nd
May 12, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.noted:on the 1st fl.exit8 in the gymnasium also exit6,and exit2,the doors are not closing properly.rem:repair/replace doors.
May 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Re issue #35085340j.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:some parapet walls do not meet min 42"high need rails.rem:repair and/or replace
May 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self close. noted: at stair c (access to main roof); at 4th floor (exit has lock) door not self closing.
Sep 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain, lack of emergency power or storage battery connection to exit signs per bc 1011.5.3, 27-384. note 1: at stair a: entire line (1st fl to 4th fl) emergency exit signs, not working, no power.
Sep 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,lack of emergency lighting for exits exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at 3rd flr, stair a, at 2nd flr, stair a, at 1st flr,
Sep 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Auditotium rear door tracked. 1st fl stwy "a" door racked. cafeteria doors racked. exit " 5 & 6" doors not closing properly. smoke doors n ear room 127 are racked. remedy: repair / replace doors
Feb 12, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Mis.27-333 reissue : 34995746x parapet wall over auditotium roof is less than minimum height of 42" high. remedy: reuse parapet height to 42"
Feb 12, 2014
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissue: 34861949m roof parapet wall is only approximately 2'high over the auditorium and does not meet the minimum height of 42"high. (school built after 1958) rmdy:raise height of parapet wall to 42"high
Jan 18, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
At 1,3&4th flrs corridors combustible art work is hanging from light fixtures. rem:remove art work forthwith.
May 1, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34908310r at roof level mechanical room adjacent to ac 3-1 steel beam has a section of file proofing missing. rem:provide & maintainfire proofing.
May 1, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
At cellar level gas meter room & electrical rooms are being used for storage, (computer monitors,tables,chairs etc.) rem:remove storage fromgas meter room & electrical room.
May 1, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34908312k stwy "c' bulkhead door cracked. 2nd flr auditorium door rear left is cracked. 1st flr exit #3&4 doors not self closing. stwy "a" door cracked. cafeteria doors are cracked. rem:repair/replace d
May 1, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Bulkhead door to roof locked with key cylinder cock. also note box with key to roof also locked. rem:remove illegal hardware!provide appropriate lock box for key to roof.
May 1, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective area lights. at west exterior cafeteria wall,3 exterior area lights have broken covers & bulbs. remedy: replace bulbs & covers.
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to d.o.b. records. at 1st,2nd,& 3rd floors,corridors are set up with tables & chairs as classroom with student instruction at the time of inspection. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial corridor obstruction at 1st,2nd,3rd,& 4th floor,the fire corridor have partial obstruction w/tables,chairs & standing combustible art work. some decorations hanging across corridors. remedy: remove all
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors. the fire proof self closing doors have broken hardware & operating properly at 1st fl classroom exit #3 with broken top & bottom pivot hinges. 1st floor classroom exit #4 with missing door chec
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34861948k defective plaster surface. at 4th floor rooms 401a & 401b & center of corridor,the plaster surface is spalling & starting to crumble at skylight area. remedy: repair plaster surface.
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34862086k missing fire proofing. at roof mechanical room adjacent to ac-3-1,steel beam has no fire proofing. remedy: provide & maintain required fire proofing.
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 3
Reissue #34862087m spalling bricks. spalling brick masonry at amsterdam ave approx 2' up from sidewalk. minor spalling at roof in various areas. remedy: repair &/or replace as required.
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:reissue nov34889929p, 34646439k, 34445850j, 34791967p spalding plaster rooms 401a & b,auditorium north ceiling,corridor ceiling adjacent to rm 416,rm 302
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:4th flr corridor flr tiles cupping throughout causing a triping hazard with various tiles loose.rem:maintain bldg repair &/or replace
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
(misc)27-361failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed noted:auditorium center aisle obstructed by extension built from stage.rem:remove obstruction
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permi.noted:auditorium center aisle extension built from stage approx 15ft long by 36"wide.with no guardrails or toe kick.no design drawing present used as a model runway.obstruction egress of seats
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door hardware per bc1008.1-27-371(j)throughout school kick stops installed on classroom,exit corridor,gym,auditorium,cafeteria,doors.rem:provi
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.noted:spalding bricks &cracks in following locations.1-east wall,1-ark brick(s)fronting s/w of amsterdam ave.2-south parapet wall next to ac-1-1 unit 3-exit from
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:reissue nov 34791971h.no fireproofing on beam in mechanical room adjacent.ac-3-1.rem:maintain bldg repair &/or replace
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complian manner.noted:reissue nov34445551j, 34791972j, 34427961n, 34372816l parapet wall east of auditoriumroof only 2"high no railing installed.and also on middle roof.rem:main
Jul 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
16r10.100r7 16b10 6 fl doo rlock pull th eswing and elevator will stop 45q3 gov.cover missing and clean car top 97v10 level all fls 61t7 main line label elevator coj # 06y10.13 machine oiled seal repair and cle
Jun 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. areas used for storage. (1) cellar stair c - storing materials on stairs (2)cellar -elec. rm & shop rm storing materials. (3) cellar-gas meter rm-storing glass
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue-34445551j. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. (1)parapet height appx 2' on e/elev. parapet wall bet auditorium & 3 story wing east. (2) partial railings installed at mech.rm 3rd flr
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. roof-mechanical rm near ac-3-1 beam missing fire stopping. remedy:maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. (1)auditorium-missing railings at (2) handicap locations. (2)auditorium-left pipe railing bracket broken missing end cap. remedy: repair/replace railings as pe
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34646439k. interior-rm 401a, 401b. (1)plaster on the wall adjacent to the skylight is spalling at rms 401a & 401b - new (2) auditorium-wall at main exit spalling (3) library plaster at upper windows -
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner - broken smoke detector rm 126b. remedy: maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34589928n exterior front entrance has an apprx 20ft brick arch beam overhang that is corroding & rusted at the bottom plate on the 1st flr level. remedy: repair brick arch overhang.
Jun 4, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34589929p plaster on the wall adj to the skylight is spallinglocated in room 401a & b on the 4th flr level. remedy: repair plaster on walls.
Jun 4, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34589930m exterior foam board next to drains are cracked making roof porous and allowing rain water into the bldg causing interior damages in room 401a & b (4th flr level) remedy: repair foam board.
Jun 4, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue# 34445551j. exterior main entrance under overhead is eroded, rusted on the 1st fl level. remedy- repair under overhead metal.
Sep 10, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue# 34445850j. interior wall & ceilings are damaged due to water penetration located in the auditorium on the 1st fl & room 401 a&b on the 4th fl level. remedy- repair walls & ceilings.
Sep 10, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue# 34445595l. exterior foam surrounding drains on the roof top level is cracked making roof not water tight above rooms 401 a&b. remedy- repair roof.
Sep 10, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:"bb"size holes in glazing of 2nd & 3rd fl.north elevation windows.causing water damage to interior. remedy:repair/replace defects.
Apr 27, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior noted:water damaged from leaks observed @ skylites of rooms 401a & b ceilings of corridor between auditorium & main wiring, n/side of cafeteria, n/side auditorium
Apr 27, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:cracked synthetic roofingmaterial around roof drains mounded roofing pebbles & plywood debris above room 401a,401b, which have leaks remedy:repair defects.
Apr 27, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:north elevation entrance way has 22ft(approx)long,brick,rectangular,arch like overhead entranceway w/ corroding,lower brick plates & some missing mortar.
Apr 27, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: exit service corridor #115 passage required width decreased by obstructions- desks, chairs and supplies. remedy: remove obstructions,keep passage clear.
Feb 4, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: north elevation, above main entry, roof level east side brick wall (8") has vertical crack and brick separation. remedy: repair brickwall.
Feb 4, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2010 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1995
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 107,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 40,518 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2118 / 22
- Assessed value
- $18,866,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131003, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.
Questions about 542 West 160 Street
Who owns 542 West 160 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 542 West 160 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 542 West 160 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 160 Street built?
City records list 1995 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.