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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

Complaints over time

First filed Jan 23, 1990. Latest: Jun 12, 2026.

Complaint log

233total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Aug 16, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

B

CLOSED

Dec 14, 2005

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BCLOSED

Aug 16, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Dec 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 1, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Dec 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 11, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Dec 14, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

May 20, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed May 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

May 19, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Sep 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

May 14, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed May 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Apr 27, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed May 31, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 5, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Sep 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 21, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed May 31, 2005

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Feb 15, 2005

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

Closed Feb 22, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 5, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 28, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 31, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 8, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 31, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Feb 7, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 17, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jan 24, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 14, 2005

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Jul 11, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jan 14, 2005

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

Closed Feb 17, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 14, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jan 20, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 4, 2005

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 7, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 31, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jan 18, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 29, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jan 5, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 29, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jan 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 28, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jan 6, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 23, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 18, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Mar 28, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 27, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jan 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 20, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jan 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 29, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Dec 14, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 8, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 20, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 22, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 17, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 16, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 22, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 14, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 13, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 7, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 13, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Sep 14, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 11, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 5, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Sep 8, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Oct 18, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Aug 25, 2004

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Aug 25, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 15, 2004

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Aug 31, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Nov 13, 2001

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

23

Closed Nov 19, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

Jul 27, 2001

Other

99

Closed Jul 27, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Jul 11, 2001

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Jul 11, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 6, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jul 16, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 20, 2001

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

23

Closed Jun 25, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED

Jun 20, 2001

Crane: No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal

67

Closed Jun 28, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Jun 19, 2001

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jun 29, 2001

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

CCLOSED

Jun 18, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Feb 3, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED

Jun 1, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Jun 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Jun 1, 2001

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jun 1, 2001

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

May 25, 2001

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed May 25, 2001

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

Nov 15, 2000

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

Closed Nov 30, 2000

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection