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542 EAST 14 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10009 · BIN 1005246 · East Village · On record since Jun 22, 1989 · Built 1900

NeighborhoodⓘEast Village
Among the most complained-about buildings in East Village
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in East Village over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 40% in the last 2 years (91 vs 65 prior 2 yrs)
60300'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
306 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 24.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
24.6/yr100th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
335
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
140
Total Priority Bⓘ
166
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
9%
16 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jun 22, 1989. Latest: Apr 30, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
Complaint log
335total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Dec 30, 2020

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDDec 31, 2020
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Compliance inspection performed

Dec 8, 2020

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 9, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 7, 2020

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDDec 11, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2020

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDDec 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 3, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 25, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 19, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 26, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 27, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 19, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 26, 2020

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 9, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDMar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute

6W

CCLOSEDMar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2020

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress

5G

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 3, 2020

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 25, 2025Y5
Mar 3, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 23, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2020

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 2, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2019

Please see complaint number

Oct 1, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2019

Ecb violation served

Oct 1, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDOct 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2019

Ecb violation served

Sep 24, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 6, 2019

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDSep 7, 2019

Ecb violation served

Aug 29, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2019

Please see complaint number

Aug 29, 2019

Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked

54

BCLOSEDSep 12, 2019

Please see complaint number

Aug 27, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 8, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 24, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 29, 2019

Ecb violation served

Aug 22, 2019

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 19, 2019

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 9, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 24, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 31, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 30, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jun 30, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2018

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Dec 30, 2020
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed Dec 31, 2020

Compliance inspection performed

ACLOSED
Dec 8, 2020
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 9, 2020

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 7, 2020
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Dec 11, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 3, 2020
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Dec 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 25, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 20, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 30, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 18, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 19, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 26, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 27, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 19, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 26, 2020
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 27, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 9, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Mar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Tenant Safety – Failure to Post/Distribute
6W
Closed Mar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 11, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Mar 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2020
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress
5G
Closed Mar 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 3, 2020
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 25, 2025
Y5
BCLOSED
Mar 3, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 4, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 24, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 2020
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Feb 12, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 2, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 3, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 1, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 2, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 1, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Oct 2, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 25, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 25, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 24, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 24, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 20, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 6, 2019
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Sep 7, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 30, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2019
Wall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked
54
Closed Sep 12, 2019

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 27, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 8, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 26, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 27, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 24, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 29, 2019

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 22, 2019
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 16, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 21, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2019
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 19, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2019
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 10, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 24, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 31, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 18, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 30, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 3, 2018

Ecb violation served

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