521 West 42 Street, Manhattan is a residential building in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City. As of June 8, 2026, this building has 42 open HPD violations: 1 Class A, 30 Class B, and 11 Class C (immediately hazardous). In the last 12 months, 85 complaints have been filed against this building via NYC 311. The most common complaint type is UNSANITARY CONDITION. The building's overall risk rating is CRITICAL RISK. Data source: NYC Open Data, updated daily. Last verified: June 8, 2026.

521 West 42 Street, Manhattan

📍 Chelsea, Manhattan 🔨 Built 2005 🏢 72 units 🏷️ Class RM
Residential
CRITICAL RISK

Safety Rating: Immediately hazardous — Immediately hazardous violations — serious concerns.

311 Complaint Summary

5
Last 30 Days
12
Last 90 Days
85
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 104% compared to the previous 6 months.
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
14(19%)
DOOR/WINDOW
11(15%)
PLUMBING
9(12%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
9(12%)
PAINT/PLASTER
8(11%)
HEAT/HOT WATER
8(11%)
APPLIANCE
8(11%)
GENERAL
6(8%)
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HPD Housing Violations

1 Class A
30 Class B
11 Class C
Class A § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQFT AT BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628889

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQFT AT BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18697139

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18702617

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER CABINET AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18709308

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18697133

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18697134

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET DOORS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18697135

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET DOORS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18697136

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18697137

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-09

Violation ID: #18697138

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628891

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628886

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AIR CONDTIONER SLEVE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628887

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AIR CONDTIONER SLEVE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET AT BOTTOM IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628890

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET AT BOTTOM IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628894

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628895

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTIC OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628896

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTIC OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-22

Violation ID: #17910355

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-22

Violation ID: #17910360

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-22

Violation ID: #17910356

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT NORTH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-22

Violation ID: #17910357

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT NORTH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MARBLE SADDLE AT ENTRANCE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-22

Violation ID: #17910358

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MARBLE SADDLE AT ENTRANCE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING RADIATOR COVER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-12-13

Violation ID: #17562012

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING RADIATOR COVER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-08-21

Violation ID: #17219476

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-08-21

Violation ID: #17219457

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-08-21

Violation ID: #17219484

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-06-09

Violation ID: #17035931

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-05-29

Violation ID: #17006469

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-05-29

Violation ID: #17006464

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-05-29

Violation ID: #17006466

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-05-29

Violation ID: #17006467

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628892

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTIC OUTLET AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628893

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTIC OUTLET AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR UNKEYED PLASTER APROX 2 SQFT AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-08

Violation ID: #18628888

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR UNKEYED PLASTER APROX 2 SQFT AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17C, 17th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-01

Violation ID: #18612266

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17C, 17th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK SET AND ASSEMBLY AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-07-29

Violation ID: #18120729

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK SET AND ASSEMBLY AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-07-29

Violation ID: #18120730

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-22

Violation ID: #17910361

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-05-14

Violation ID: #17895638

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 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 LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-12-13

Violation ID: #17562014

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-06-09

Violation ID: #17035928

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-05-29

Violation ID: #17006468

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15B, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Violation History & Landlord Accountability

D Violation Severity
42 Open Violations
1 Class A
30 Class B
11 Class C

Significant Class C violation load.

Score: 51.9/100 · Based on current open violations. Higher Class C violations = lower score.

First violation on record: 2024-05-29 · Most recent: 2026-03-09

A Few/no Class C  ·  B Limited Class C  ·  C Multiple Class C  ·  D Significant  ·  F High hazard load

Neighborhood Comparison

How 521 West 42 Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Chelsea in the last 12 months.

3
Average building in Chelsea
85
This building
1
NYC Average
📊 That's 28.3× the Chelsea average · top 28% most-complained in neighborhood

Nearby Buildings

Top complained-about buildings in the same neighborhood (Chelsea) in the last 12 months.

Address Complaints Violations Risk Score Actions
253 WEST 16 STREET, MANHATTAN 284 31 CRITICAL View →
605 WEST 42 STREET, MANHATTAN 210 33 CRITICAL View →
202 WEST 24 STREET, MANHATTAN 197 44 CRITICAL View →
452 WEST 23 STREET, MANHATTAN 178 20 CRITICAL View →
698 9 AVENUE, MANHATTAN 157 8 CRITICAL View →
Data last updated: June 8, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 85 complaints and 11 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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About This Data

Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: June 8, 2026.