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605 WEST 42 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10036 · BIN 1089438 · Hell's Kitchen · On record since Jun 17, 2014 · Built 2016

NeighborhoodⓘHell's Kitchen
About average for Hell's Kitchen
More complaints than 50% of residential buildings in Hell's Kitchen over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
50th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 150% in the last 2 years (25 vs 10 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Fewer serious complaints than most buildings nearby
61 Priority A and B complaints over 12 years — 3.4 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.4/yr39th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2014
110
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
23
Total Priority Bⓘ
38
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
10%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jun 17, 2014. Latest: Apr 29, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
110total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 3, 2020

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

49

CCLOSEDSep 2, 2020
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Please see complaint number

Apr 29, 2020

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

49

CCLOSEDJun 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 8, 2020

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2020

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Feb 17, 2020

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDFeb 26, 2020

Ecb violation served

Jan 14, 2020

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 28, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2020

Ecb violation served

Dec 23, 2019

Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up

4G

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2019

Ecb violation served

Dec 4, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 25, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDDec 2, 2019

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Sep 28, 2019

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDNov 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

May 14, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMay 14, 2019

Ecb violation served

Mar 29, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 29, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 30, 2019

Please see complaint number

Nov 16, 2018

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDDec 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 14, 2018

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDDec 21, 2018

Buildings violation(s) served

Sep 13, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDOct 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 3, 2018

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2018

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Oct 24, 2017

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 27, 2017

Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse

06

BCLOSEDOct 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2017

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJun 3, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 24, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 26, 2017

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Oct 13, 2016

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

49

CCLOSEDFeb 21, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 15, 2016

Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building

79

CCLOSEDApr 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 15, 2016

CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint

4L

DCLOSEDSep 19, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 17, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 18, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 9, 2016

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 20, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 19, 2016

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDFeb 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 12, 2016

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMay 23, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 6, 2016

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDMay 10, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 29, 2016

CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint

4L

DCLOSEDApr 7, 2016

Ecb violation served

Feb 1, 2016

CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint

4L

DCLOSEDFeb 1, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 21, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Sep 16, 2015

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDSep 17, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2015

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDSep 21, 2015

Please see complaint number

Sep 14, 2015

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2015

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 28, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2015

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 31, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2015

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDAug 31, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 28, 2015

CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint

4L

DCLOSEDJun 1, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 16, 2015

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 26, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 15, 2015

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

21

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2015

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMar 9, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 25, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2014

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDDec 23, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2014

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 16, 2014

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDNov 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 14, 2014

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2014

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 13, 2014

Please see complaint number

Nov 13, 2014

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 14, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Jun 3, 2020
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Sep 2, 2020

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Apr 29, 2020
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Jun 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 8, 2020
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Jun 23, 2020

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Feb 17, 2020
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Feb 26, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jan 14, 2020
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 15, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 28, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 15, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 23, 2019
Illegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up
4G
Closed Dec 23, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Dec 4, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Dec 23, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 25, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Dec 2, 2019

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Sep 28, 2019
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Nov 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
May 14, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed May 14, 2019

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 29, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 29, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 14, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 30, 2019

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 16, 2018
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Dec 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 14, 2018
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Nov 27, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 13, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Dec 21, 2018

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Sep 13, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Oct 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 3, 2018
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed May 15, 2018

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Oct 24, 2017
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Nov 9, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 27, 2017
Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse
06
Closed Oct 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 31, 2017
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jun 3, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2017
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 26, 2017

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

CCLOSED
Oct 13, 2016
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Feb 21, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 15, 2016
Lights from Parking Lot Shining on Building
79
Closed Apr 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 15, 2016
CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint
4L
Closed Sep 19, 2016

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2016
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 18, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 9, 2016
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Dec 20, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 19, 2016
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal
2G
Closed Feb 27, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 12, 2016
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed May 23, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 6, 2016
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed May 10, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 29, 2016
CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint
4L
Closed Apr 7, 2016

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
Feb 1, 2016
CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint
4L
Closed Feb 1, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 21, 2015
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 21, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Sep 16, 2015
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Sep 17, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 14, 2015
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Sep 21, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2015
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Sep 17, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 26, 2015
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 28, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 26, 2015
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 31, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 26, 2015
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Aug 31, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
May 28, 2015
CSC: High-Rise Tracking Complaint
4L
Closed Jun 1, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Mar 16, 2015
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 26, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 15, 2015
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)
21
Closed Mar 16, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 6, 2015
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Mar 9, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 25, 2015
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 16, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 23, 2014
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Dec 23, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 17, 2014
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 5, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 16, 2014
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Nov 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 14, 2014
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Nov 16, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 13, 2014
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Nov 13, 2014

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Nov 13, 2014
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Nov 14, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

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