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135 WEST 42 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10036 · BIN 1087268 · Midtown-Times Square · On record since Jan 23, 1990 · Built 2005

NeighborhoodⓘMidtown-Times Square
Better than most buildings in Midtown-Times Square
More complaints than 27% of residential buildings in Midtown-Times Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
27th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 640% in the last 2 years (37 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Fewer serious complaints than most buildings nearby
201 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 3.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.7/yr26th pct(med. 0.3/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
232
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
54
Total Priority Bⓘ
147
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jan 23, 1990. Latest: Apr 14, 2026.

Complaint log
232total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Apr 27, 2017

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2017
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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 5, 2013

Privately Owned Public Space/Non-Compliance

78

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 7, 2013

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 14, 2012

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 14, 2012

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 25, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 4, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 11, 2012

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 21, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 12, 2010

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 12, 2010

Stop work order violation served for non-compliant after hours work

Jan 14, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 28, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 26, 2009

Accident – Construction/Plumbing

01

ACLOSEDDec 3, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 22, 2009

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 8, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 27, 2009

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 28, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 27, 2009

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDDec 3, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 6, 2009

Accident – Construction/Plumbing

01

ACLOSEDAug 6, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 2009

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDJul 1, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 9, 2009

Ecb violation served

May 15, 2009

Accident – Construction/Plumbing

01

ACLOSEDMay 15, 2009

Ecb violation served

Apr 29, 2009

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 1, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 25, 2009

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDApr 27, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2009

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 12, 2009

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDFeb 12, 2009

Please see complaint number

Feb 12, 2009

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2009

Ecb violation served

Jan 23, 2009

Elevator: Accident

81

ACLOSEDJan 23, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 23, 2009

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDJan 23, 2009

Please see complaint number

Jan 22, 2009

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 14, 2009

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDJan 15, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jan 7, 2009

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDFeb 13, 2009

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 10, 2008

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 14, 2008

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDNov 19, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 13, 2008

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2009

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 21, 2008

Accident – Construction/Plumbing

01

ACLOSEDOct 21, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 1, 2008

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Sep 29, 2008

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2008

Ecb violation served

Sep 29, 2008

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 29, 2008

Ecb violation served

Sep 17, 2008

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDSep 19, 2008

Please see complaint number

Sep 17, 2008

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDSep 22, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 16, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 27, 2008

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDSep 26, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 27, 2008

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 12, 2008

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 31, 2008

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2008

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJul 7, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 19, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 16, 2008

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 17, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2008

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

May 21, 2008

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 20, 2008

Elevator: Accident

81

ACLOSEDMay 21, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

May 1, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 27, 2008

Buildings violation(s) served

May 1, 2008

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDAug 15, 2008

Please see complaint number

Mar 10, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

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