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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
Jun 30, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2018
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Ecb violation served

Jun 27, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

May 22, 2018

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDMay 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2017

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 9, 2017

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Oct 30, 2017

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDOct 31, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2017

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2017

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 2017

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 20, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2017

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 30, 2017

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

May 16, 2017

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDFeb 8, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2017

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDApr 13, 2017

Ecb violation served

Apr 2, 2017

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDApr 4, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 2017

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2016

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2016

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 7, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 30, 2016

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 26, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2016

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDMar 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 13, 2016

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDMar 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2016

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 14, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 11, 2016

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 13, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2016

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2016

Please see complaint number

Jan 25, 2016

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 26, 2016

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 25, 2016

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 25, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 7, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 13, 2015

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 3, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 13, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 10, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Sep 30, 2014

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDOct 26, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2014

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDAug 25, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 22, 2014

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2014

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 21, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 22, 2014

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDAug 22, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 22, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2014

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2014

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDJul 2, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 26, 2014

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 26, 2014

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDAug 4, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 2, 2012

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDApr 5, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 16, 2012

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 20, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 28, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 27, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 24, 2010

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 1, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 1, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 1, 2010

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDApr 3, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 1, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 4, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 8, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 19, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 25, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 25, 2008

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDApr 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 9, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 10, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 22, 2018
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed May 23, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 17, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 26, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 8, 2017
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 9, 2017

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

ACLOSED
Oct 30, 2017
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Oct 31, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 27, 2017
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 27, 2017
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2017
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 20, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 30, 2017
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 30, 2017

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

CCLOSED
May 16, 2017
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Feb 8, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 3, 2017
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Apr 13, 2017

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Apr 2, 2017
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Apr 4, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 20, 2017
Gas Utility Referral
1L
Closed Mar 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 8, 2016
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 3, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 6, 2016
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 7, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 30, 2016
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 26, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 13, 2016
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed Mar 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 13, 2016
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Mar 16, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 12, 2016
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 14, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Mar 11, 2016
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 13, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2016
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 14, 2016

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 25, 2016
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 26, 2016

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jan 25, 2016
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 25, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 7, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 9, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2015
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Dec 3, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 10, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

DCLOSED
Sep 30, 2014
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Oct 26, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 22, 2014
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Aug 25, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 22, 2014
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Aug 26, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 20, 2014
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 21, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 22, 2014
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Aug 22, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 22, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 22, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 26, 2014
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 22, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 26, 2014
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Jul 2, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jun 26, 2014
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jul 7, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 26, 2014
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Aug 4, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 2, 2012
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Apr 5, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 16, 2012
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 20, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 28, 2010
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 3, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 27, 2010
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed May 12, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 24, 2010
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Apr 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 1, 2010
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 1, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 1, 2010
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Apr 3, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 1, 2010
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 4, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 19, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 25, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 27, 2008

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Apr 25, 2008
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Apr 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 8, 2007
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 9, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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