Building SafetyHousing Conditions
135 WEST 42 STREET
Manhattan · ZIP 10036 · BIN 1087268 · Midtown-Times Square · On record since Jan 23, 1990 · Built 2005
NeighborhoodⓘMidtown-Times Square
Better than most buildings in Midtown-Times Square
More complaints than 26% of residential buildings in Midtown-Times Square over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 660% in the last 2 years (38 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Fewer serious complaints than most buildings nearby
201 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 3.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
233
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
54
Total Priority Bⓘ
147
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaint log
233total
| Date | Complaint type | Priority | Status | Closed | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | 7R | ACTIVE | — | — | ||
| Apr 14, 2026 |