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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
Aug 1, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Jun 11, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

May 19, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

Apr 27, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 21, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

Feb 15, 2005

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

21

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 5, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 7, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 17, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 20, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2005

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDFeb 17, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2005

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJul 11, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 4, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 28, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 27, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 20, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 29, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 14, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 8, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 22, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 17, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 16, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 22, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 14, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 11, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 8, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 18, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 25, 2004

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 25, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 15, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 31, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2001

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2001

Other

99

DCLOSEDJul 27, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 11, 2001

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJul 11, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 20, 2001

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

ACLOSEDJun 28, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jun 20, 2001

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

23

BCLOSEDJun 25, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jun 19, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 29, 2001

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Jun 18, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 3, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 1, 2001

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 1, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2001

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 25, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

Nov 15, 2000

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDNov 30, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 20, 1999

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 20, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

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