542 West 162 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02120-0017Map
Owner of record: Ahmed Abuelgasim M
542 West 162 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ahmed Abuelgasim M. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 35
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 · 65
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance door located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at sink in the kitchenette located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at b-room 1, 1st story, 3rd b-room from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall and east wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 1st story, 3rd b-room from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 1, 1st story, 3rd b-room from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 10, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 1, 1st story, 3rd b-room from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 1, 1st story, 3rd b-room from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at b-room 1, 1st story, 3rd b-room from south at west
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 1st story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 1st story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Mar 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, 2nd b-room from south at west
Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2017
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 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 2nd and 3rd wood tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exopsed and hanging light fixture at east wall at entrance to basement from 1sty public hall
May 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd wood tread at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jun 22, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 2, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,898 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2120 / 17
- Assessed value
- $76,920
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #122387, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.
Questions about 542 West 162 Street
Who owns 542 West 162 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ahmed Abuelgasim M.
Does 542 West 162 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 West 162 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 162 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 West 162 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.