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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
Aug 8, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 9, 2007
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2007

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDAug 29, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 6, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 6, 2007

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2007

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 13, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 9, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 13, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 4, 2007

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

66

BCLOSEDJul 5, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 2, 2007

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 3, 2007

Please see complaint number

Jun 7, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 5, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 2, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 31, 2007

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 24, 2007

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2007

Please see complaint number

May 7, 2007

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 4, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 7, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 5, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 18, 2006

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 10, 2006

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 11, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

May 3, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2004

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDNov 22, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 11, 2004

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 14, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 23, 2004

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDAug 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 3, 2004

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJun 9, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

Apr 30, 2004

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 11, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 22, 2004

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMay 3, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 27, 2004

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 2, 2003

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 10, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 11, 2003

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJun 12, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 1994

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 24, 1995

Buildings violation(s) served

Nov 4, 1994

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 3, 1995

Please see complaint number

Sep 8, 1994

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 13, 1994

Buildings violation(s) served

Jun 22, 1989

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 30, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 7, 2007
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Aug 29, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 8, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 6, 2007
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 6, 2007
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 6, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 12, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 13, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 13, 2007

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jul 4, 2007
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 5, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Jul 2, 2007
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 3, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 16, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jun 5, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 31, 2007
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jun 2, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
May 31, 2007
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 7, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 29, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 24, 2007
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jun 7, 2007

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 7, 2007
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 23, 2007

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 4, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 7, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 5, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 1, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 18, 2006
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 22, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 10, 2006
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 11, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
May 3, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 18, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Nov 16, 2004
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Nov 22, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2004
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Feb 14, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Aug 23, 2004
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Aug 24, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jun 3, 2004
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jun 9, 2004

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Apr 30, 2004
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 11, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 22, 2004
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed May 3, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 27, 2004
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 2, 2003
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 10, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 11, 2003
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jun 12, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Dec 29, 1994
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jan 24, 1995

Buildings violation(s) served

DCLOSED
Nov 4, 1994
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Jan 3, 1995

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Sep 8, 1994
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 13, 1994

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jun 22, 1989
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 30, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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