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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 16, 1999

Falling – Part of Building

40

ACLOSEDApr 16, 1999

Ecb & buildings violations served

See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Jan 7, 1999

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 20, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 1998

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDMar 27, 1998

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

Mar 26, 1997

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 31, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 6, 1997

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 13, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 30, 1996

Illegal Social Club

51

BCLOSEDSep 30, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 30, 1996

Illegal Social Club

51

BCLOSEDSep 30, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 15, 1996

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 6, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 1996

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 23, 1995

Falling – Part of Building in Danger of

41

ACLOSEDOct 27, 1995

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

Oct 10, 1995

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 24, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 1995

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 12, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 1995

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 24, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 1994

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 1, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 1994

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDApr 14, 1994

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 28, 1993

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDDec 7, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 1993

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 3, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 21, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 1992

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDJun 28, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 27, 1992

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDMay 7, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 1992

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

CCLOSEDFeb 18, 1992

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 5, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 1991

Building – In Danger of Collapse

28

ACLOSEDAug 30, 1991

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 27, 1991

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDApr 15, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 1991

PA Permit – None

46

BCLOSEDApr 4, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 1, 1991

Building – In Danger of Collapse

28

ACLOSEDMar 15, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 1991

Building – In Danger of Collapse

28

ACLOSEDMar 8, 1991

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

Feb 20, 1991

PA Permit – None

46

BCLOSEDOct 10, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 1990

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDSep 26, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 1990

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJul 6, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 22, 1990

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDMar 23, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 1990

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJan 26, 1990

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

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