234 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

234 West 42nd Street is a 39-story, Class B building constructed in 1999 and currently owned by Orlando Enciso. The property has experienced persistent pest control issues, particularly involving rodents, with multiple Department of Health complaints between 2023 and 2025, including four complaints in 2024 alone. The building has also faced recurring elevator service problems, as evidenced by multiple complaints regarding single device operation and no alternate service between 2020 and 2024, though inspections typically found no violations.

The property currently has several active Department of Buildings violations related to energy efficiency requirements, including failure to submit benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores, all dating from late 2023 to mid-2024. Recent inspections have shown a mixed record regarding rodent infestation, with two failed inspections in 2024 and one successful inspection in 2025. The building's maintenance record shows attention to infrastructure issues, with multiple environmental control board violations related to elevator maintenance, including an active penalty of $6,250 from 2022 for defective bottom comb plates.

The property has also demonstrated compliance with some requirements, as evidenced by the closure of several health department complaints and violations. The building's management has filed multiple permits for elevator work between 2018 and 2020, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvements to the building's systems. While there have been various safety and maintenance issues, many complaints have been promptly addressed, as shown by their closure status, though some recent violations related to energy efficiency requirements remain active.