42 Market Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
42 Market Street is a 5-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Robert Cohen. The building has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues in recent years, with multiple complaints in 2024-2025 related to heat/hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. As of June 2025, a new food establishment plumbing issue is under investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property underwent significant facade work in 2020, during which several environmental control board violations were issued regarding unsafe scaffold conditions and building maintenance, though these were subsequently resolved with penalties totaling $7,250.
Multiple tenant safety inspections between 2020-2024 have occurred, with most showing no violations or compliance achieved. In addition to heating and plumbing concerns, the building has faced various maintenance challenges including defective self-closing doors, security issues, and insufficient safety signage. A substantial number of emergency heat/hot water complaints were documented in late 2024 and early 2025, indicating persistent infrastructure problems. The building's recent history shows improved compliance with bedbug management protocols, maintaining a zero infestation record from 2019-2025.
Rodent control efforts have been ongoing, with several bait applications noted between 2024-2025, though some inspections showed rat activity. The property has maintained current bedbug and rodent inspection requirements, with recent reports showing continued monitoring and management of these issues. The building's violation history indicates a pattern of infrastructure maintenance issues, particularly related to the heating system, safety equipment, and building facade. While many historical violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of heating and plumbing complaints suggests ongoing systemic challenges. The property has complied with most recent safety and maintenance requirements, passing multiple inspections in 2024-2025, though the most recent health department investigation as of June 2025 remains unresolved.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 18 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 9265 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 124 Madison St, New York, NY 10002
- 42 Market St, New York, NY 10002
- 126 1/2 Madison St, New York, NY 10002
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