Violations at 1540 42 Street

Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed room 411 entrance on the left side is an approximately 10-ft long crack 10 inches above the floor. horizontal cracks indicate structural issue of lack of support for the wall.

Nov 13, 2025

Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

Sep 23, 2024

Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

Sep 23, 2024

Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

Jun 30, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

Jun 30, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

Jun 30, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

Jun 30, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

Jun 20, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

Jun 20, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

Apr 25, 2023

Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

Apr 25, 2023

Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

Apr 5, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 9, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 26, 2018

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

Dec 1, 2016

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

Nov 14, 2016

Failure to perform category 5 inspection

Jun 1, 2016

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 9, 2015

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

Oct 31, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 23, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 20, 2013

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

Oct 1, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 10, 2012

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

Dec 13, 2011

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 19, 2007

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 19, 2007

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 27, 2001

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 27, 2001

C-construction other optional

May 19, 1999

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Reissue ecb #35720910m. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at boys gym ceiling water with plaster painting staining. remedy: comply with code.

Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Reissue ecb #35720911y. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at(3rd fl) rm 312c teachers bath rm gym(2nd fl) hallwaysmoke door near rm 221 doors are in disrepair. remedy: repair and/or r

Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed room 411 entrance on the left side is an approximately 10-ft long crack 10 inches above the floor. horizontal cracks indi

Nov 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at boys gym,one emergency exit lighting found inoperational when teste

Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:room#127 at first floor and classroom door#312c at 3rd floor do not close properly.rem:repair/replace door.

Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at boys gym,ceiling leak above the main entry door.rem:make necessary repairs.

Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner.noted:classroom doors#411 gym main entry door#320,323,312 and 305 missing door closersrem:repair/replace door.provide door closers.

Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at cellar,boiler room,exterior wall at court yard side has become porous allowingthe rain water in to the boiler room.rem:make necessary repairs.mainta

Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

Class 2 item: elevator car door malfunctions in the basement and does not open when device is level, make the necessary adjustments or repairs to eliminate the problem.

Jul 12, 2024 · Penalty $625

Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.at time of inspectin responding to complaint observed sidewalk shed in place at exp #1 #2 #4 upon review of bis and dobnow revealed sws permit exp10/13/21

Oct 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

Reissue#35487015h.date of issue:06012021.failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted at rooms,4th fl,405,412a at 3rd fl 320,328 2nd fl rm 213,210a,202 the door are not working properly at the ti

May 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

Reissued #35487017l date of issue #06.01.2020.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 noted at cellar level electrical meter room there are few holes in roof &

May 26, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

Reissue #35487018n date of issue#:06.01.2020 exit door not self closing properly at 1 st floor exit door at exit-5,8 auditorium left rear the exit door are not working properly.at first floor exit-10 one exit d

May 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

Exit door not self closing. noted: the exterior exit door at exit 5,8 & auditorium left rear;te exit doors are not working properly. remedy:reoair/replace door.

Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 noted at the cella rlvel electrical meter room there are consuits penetrating the ceiling above the lectrical cabinet w

Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination for exits eixt dischrages and public corridors per 1006.1-27-381.noted at the 2nd floor stair b the exit sign is inoperative

Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted rooms 405,412a,312b,312d slop sink room by 320,326,,328,213210a and 2dn floor room by 202 the doors are not working properly repair and or replace

Jun 1, 2020 · Penalty $625

Filed a certificate, form, application etc containing material false statements. note: at the time of inspection it was observed contractor pulled an ahv permit ref# 009231917 for an alt 3 job # 321068919 allo

Nov 10, 2019

Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:water penetration thru retaining wall was observed at bsmt level by staircase leadint to exit 10.rem:repair and /or replace

May 23, 2018

Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:at boiler rm missing fire proofing thru opening pipes penetration at ceiling;was observed.rem:provide/maintain fire s

May 23, 2018

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:defective emergency lighting obseved at rear left exit from

May 23, 2018

Bc28-301.1:unlawful placement of furnishings,decorations,or other objects at exits that obstruct access to egress from or visibility thereof per fdny 2008 code fc 1027.4.noted:at 4th fl corridor,at 3rd fl corri

May 23, 2018

Work without a permit.failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35208598y issued on 06/02/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no

Sep 11, 2017

Exit door not self closing,noted:@4th flr room #425, r422,424,421,420,412,407 & 3rd flr,rm #303, 312,315, smoke corridor close to room 312,rm #325,326,327, &@2nd flr, room #226, 224,stair(f), room #221,219,209,

Nov 9, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@4th flr, room#425 and room #422 & @3rd flr, gym area & @2nd flr, room #212a and @1 st flr, corridor adjacent to room #109,120, water damage to ceiling du

Nov 9, 2016

Re-issue #35146632h failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:at corner of play area and 42nd st,mansonry has hairline crack from grade level to 2nd flr.rem:comply with code.

Nov 9, 2016

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345 at cellar level: electrical conduit penetrationat elecrical equipment room has no firestopping.rmdy:provide/maintain

Aug 21, 2015

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide wired glass vision panels per 17-371(b) at various doors and fire stair doors at all levels. rmdy: provide wired glass panels.

Aug 21, 2015

Reissue 35094610p and 35022978k. exit doors not self closing.cafeteriadoor to stair g&h.stair 8 at 3rd flr. stair h at 2nd flr, stair g at 2nd flr, stair f at 2nd flr, stair e at 2nd flr, stair e at cellar, do

Aug 21, 2015

Reissue 35094612z failure to maintain building wall(s) at corner of play yard and 42nd st. masonry has hairline crack from grade level to 2nd flr with monitor attached. at 4th flr level at same corner approx

Aug 21, 2015

Masonry brick heaving/bulging with missing/loose mortar joints. at south elevation 4th story soldier course approx 9 bricks heaved/bulging with loose/missing mortar. remedy: repair defect noted.

May 20, 2014

Re-issue # 35022700x. concrete spalling/rust jacking. at cellar steel columns & beams rusted with spalled displaced concrete fire protective coating. remedy: repair defect noted.

May 20, 2014

Doors not closing. at 1st story cafeteria exit doors to stair g & stair h. remedy: repair &/or replace doors.

May 20, 2014

Exit doors leading to exterior of bldg not operating properly. exits 3,5,6,2 excessive force needed to open & close. remedy: repair defects.

May 29, 2013

Reissue: previous nov #34927680h concrete spalling at cellar level in boiler room exposing rebar and column area. remedy: repair/replace concrete.

May 29, 2013

Reissue- previous nov #34927681j. exterior foundation wall allowing rain water into cellar throughout. remedy: maintain exterior foundation walls.

May 29, 2013

Doors not closing. at 4th story chair g doors split, warped and cracked internally. at 2nd story cross corridor doors adjoining room 220 at 1ststory cross corridor doors adjoining rm 128a & auditorium vestibule

Mar 27, 2012

4fl stwy g door racked 1st floor stwy e door racked rem: repair doors

Sep 27, 2011

Reissue 34861828x exterior foundation wall has become porous and allowing rain water in the cellar at gas meter room & boiler room rem: stopwater penetration maintain exterior bldg wall

Sep 27, 2011

Reissue 34861829h 34779369n concrete spalling at cellar lvl in boiler room exposing rebar and around the column leading into the fan room ktcn area rem: repair replace concrete

Sep 27, 2011

Reissue 34861830p at roof lvl copper siding and flashing adjacent to gym roof ladder is loose and/or missing rem: repair replace defects

Sep 27, 2011

Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances noted roof lvl copper siding & flashing adjacent to gym roof ladder is loose and/or missing rem: maintain bldg repair and/or replace

Jun 25, 2010

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted spalding concrete due to water penetration in boiler bsmt room exposing rebar rem: maintain bldg repair and/or replace

Jun 25, 2010

Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances noted reissue nov 34779368l water penetration into bsmt through foundation walls gas room boiler room rem: maintain bldg stop water penetration

Jun 25, 2010

The plaster is spalling off the walls located stair #1 on the 4th floor level. rem: repair/replace plaster on walls.

May 27, 2009

The gymnasium wood floor on the 3rd & 4th floor level is missing, spalling & bulging below the windows. rem: repair/replace wooden floors in the gymnasium.

May 27, 2009

Corridor smoke doors are missing located on teh 1st floor level by exit 9 & 10. rem: replace missing doors.

May 27, 2009

The concrete around the column is spalling at cellar level leading into the fan room/kitchen area. rem: repair/replace concrete.

May 27, 2009

Exterior foundation wall has become porous and allowing rain into cellar level adjacent to the gas meter room causing interior damages. rem: water proof exterior foundation wall.

May 27, 2009

The brick column is vertically cracked in the cafeteria by the exit door at cellar level, rem: repair/replace cracked brick column.

May 27, 2009