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542 West 142nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

14
DOB Complaints
77
311 Housing Calls
42
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 542 West 142nd Street

542 West 142nd Street is a 3-story, 7-unit residential building in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Bryan Liff. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues in 2025, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems between March and April 2025, including four open emergency complaints about plumbing issues in sink/basin areas. In 2024, significant maintenance challenges were documented, including an active infestation of mice and roaches in Apartment 2 (reported in January 2024), along with a series of heating system and intercom-related violations.

The property has been subject to multiple inspections regarding illegal hotel room usage between 2024-2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access during multiple attempts. The building's mechanical systems have raised concerns, particularly regarding the boiler and heating infrastructure. There are three active Class C violations as of November 2024 related to Apartment 2's self-closing doors, baseboard heater, and bell/buzzer system.

The Department of Buildings issued a violation in April 2023 for failure to file the 2022 external low pressure inspection. Both the ECB and DOB records show historical boiler-related violations, with an active ECB violation from December 2023 regarding an unregistered Weil McLain boiler, though this follows a pattern of past violations from 2020 that were eventually resolved. Inspection records indicate consistent rodent control compliance, with all rodent inspections since 2016 passing. The building's condition has shown some improvement in recent months, with multiple complaints being addressed through inspections, though several ongoing issues remain active as of the latest available data.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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542 West 142nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Hamilton Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 7
Year built 1910
Total area 2649 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
42
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
77
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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542 West 142nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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542 West 142nd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 542 West 142nd Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-04-072025-04-09Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-202025-03-20Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyOPEN
2025-03-202025-03-20Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyOPEN
2025-03-182025-03-18Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyOPEN
2025-03-182025-03-18Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 542 West 142nd Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-19COpenNone2§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COVER TO BASEBOARD HEATER IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-19COpenNone2§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT EGRESS DOOR TO REAR YARD IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 2, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-10-08BCloseNone2§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER INTERCOM FROM BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE TO PANEL AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 2, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-11CCloseNone2HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-19COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM ,INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON SIGNS AT BUILDING VESTIBULE AND AT BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO CELLAR BOILER ROOMNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 542 West 142nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-07 01:36HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-20 00:57HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-20 00:57PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKOpenHPD
2025-03-18 21:22HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-18 21:22PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 542 West 142nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16949592025-05-06CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2025-06-18Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-06-18)
16867862025-01-18CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-01-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-21)
16777002024-09-16CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-10-30Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-10-30)
16708202024-06-21CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-07-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-07-12)
16686532024-05-22CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2024-06-13Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-06-13)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 542 West 142nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-03-12
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 542 West 142nd Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 542 West 142nd Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2023-12-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2021-06-270002019-11-012020-10-31
2019-02-280002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 542 West 142nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-17InitialPassed
2024-10-25InitialPassed
2024-04-24InitialPassed
2023-10-25InitialPassed
2023-04-21InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 542 West 142nd Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 542 West 142nd Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 542 West 142nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-12-1239101145RLIFF BRYAN DFTM BOILER FOUND A WEIL MCLAIN EG-65 ON GAS RATED AT 250000 BTUS TO BEUNREGISTERED AS PER CITY RECORDS COMPLY AND SUBMIT CERT.OF CORRECTIONACTIVE3125.03125.0
2020-03-2339020240KLIFF BRYAN DAS PER ONE WEIL MCLAIN, MODEL# EG/PEG-65. SERIES# 4; BOILER NOT REGISTERED ; REGISTER BOILER, CORRECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND CALL FOR AN INSPECTION.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-03-2339020241MLIFF BRYAN DAS PER TWO AO SMITH HWHS SERIAL#S 1249A010188 & 1916114520010 BUILT DATES. 12/04/2012 & 04/16/2019. WORK W/O A PERMIT., OBTAIN PERMIT; APPLY FOR PROPER PERMITS, CORRECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND CALL FOR ANRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 542 West 142nd Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 542 West 142nd Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 542 West 142nd Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 542 West 142nd Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 542 West 142nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 542 West 142nd Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 542 West 142nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 542 West 142nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 542 West 142nd Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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