109 East 42 Street
Despite past complaints, recent landlord activity indicates a low probability of future maintenance failures.
This building has 5 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Midtown average of 7.6.
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How 109 East 42 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 905 buildings in this neighborhood, 643 have a higher predicted risk.
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(10+)
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What's in the 109 East 42 Street report
| Total units | 1410 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 34 |
| Year built | 1919 |
| Gross area | — |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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109 East 42 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 06/04/2025 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 04/01/2024 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 03/15/2023 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
| 02/15/2022 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2026 | Food Establishment | No Permit Or License | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | In Progress |
| 09/11/2025 | Food Establishment | Rodents/Insects/Garbage | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 07/13/2024 | Mobile Food Vendor | Permit/License/Certificate | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 02/18/2024 | Food Poisoning | 1 Or 2 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 | 1698306 | Closed | 6M | 06/24/2025 |
| 12/13/2024 | 1683849 | Closed | 7J | 12/15/2024 |
| 12/12/2024 | 1683837 | Closed | 7J | 12/12/2024 |
| 12/12/2024 | 1683841 | Closed | 7J | 12/12/2024 |
| 09/11/2024 | 1677310 | Closed | 6M | 09/18/2024 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2024 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 03/21/2025 |
| 09/13/2022 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Fispfcs-Failure To Correct Swarmp Conditions (Facade) Facade Required | Cycle 9B Failure To Correct Swarmp Conditions | 05/21/2026 |
| 09/13/2022 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Fisphaz-Hazardous Condition (Facade) Facade Required | Cycle 9B Unsafe Report Filed | 05/20/2026 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2024 | 35680081K | Active | Removal Of Sidewalk Shed And Other Safety Measures Without Department Approval.Noted At Time Of Inspection The Building Facades Were Still Designated As Unsafe.The Technical Report(Tr6)Recieved From Pe/Rn On 02 | $1,250 |
| 01/16/2024 | 37026212H | Active | Failure To File Acceptable Amended Cycle 9B Report Indicating Correction Of Unsafe Conditions Described In Initial Facades Report Required By 28-302.5 For Control#904301.Rem:File Acceptable Report. | $625 |
| 12/28/2023 | 39102411P | Resolve | Responding To A 311 Elevator Complaint, Upon Inspection, Cease Use Violation Was Issued For Worn Hoist Ropes Cause The Comp Sheave To Be Too Low, Remedy; Shorten Ropes | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|
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NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Initial Permit | Antenna | Roof, Sub-cellar #2 | Decommission Of Existing Vzw Site. Remove Equipment From Existing Equipment Room On Lower Level # 2. Remove 4 Antennas And 4 Rrh From Set Back Roof. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. Original Application # 121824044 | Permit Issued | 12/23/2024 |
| 09/13/2023 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Ground Floor | Proposed Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Lbs Per Square Feet. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code. No Change In Use, Occupancy, Or Egress Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 09/13/2023 |
| 03/23/2023 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Facade, Roof | Facade Repairs And Roof Repair. No Change To Use, Occupancy Or Egress. | Signed-Off | 03/23/2023 |
| 03/23/2023 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Sidewalk | Installation Of 300 Psf Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The 2022 Code. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 03/23/2023 |
| 02/27/2023 | Initial Permit | Protection And Mechanical Methods | Open Space | Suspended Scaffold As Shown On Plans | Permit Issued | 02/27/2023 |
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