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416 West 42 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1010510041 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (2) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1) · Water System (1) · Taxi Complaint (1).

Filed construction activity

$469,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (3 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$12,347,000 $5,556,150
2026$12,624,000 $5,680,800
2027$12,925,000 $5,816,250

The city's market estimate has risen 5% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Tax exemptions on the roll: LITERARY

Building systems

Energy grade (LL33)D — ENERGY STAR score 7/100, posted at the entrance by law (2022 disclosure cycle)

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Playwrights HorizonsAmericanA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayTimes Sq-42 St — 1 2 3 7 A C E N Q R S W · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: W 42 St / 9 Av — M42 · 200 ft
Citi BikeW 42 St & Dyer Ave · 150 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 051 Elias Howe
Middle: M.S. 297. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

416 West 42 Street

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

5 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,500,000 on 2013-08-28 (lender: First Republic Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2013-08-28AL&R $1,500,000 — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC. to FIRST REPUBLIC BANK $1,500,000
2013-08-28Mortgage $1,500,000 — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC. to FIRST REPUBLIC BANK $1,500,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201704201218
2018021069
20190610815
20200410510
20218000412
2022010045
20230520310
20240314513
20250530311
2026000022
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The last 12 months — 6 records

DateRecord
2026-04-15Cooling tower inspection
2026-04-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (THEATER)

The full timeline

2026
2026-04-15Cooling tower inspection
2026-04-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-11-19FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2025-09-02FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2025-08-27Boiler inspection
2025-08-27Boiler inspection
2025-08-27Boiler inspection
2025-02-18311: Noise - Commercial — Banging/Pounding
2025-02-01311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint - Passenger
2025-01-15311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2024
2024-12-31TL&R — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. to PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC.
2024-12-31Mortgage satisfied — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC. to FIRST REPUBLIC BANK; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
2024-12-04FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-12-04FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2024-12-04FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2024-10-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2024-10-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-10-02Boiler inspection
2024-10-02Boiler inspection
2024-10-02Boiler inspection
2024-04-10Cooling tower inspection
2024-03-12Mortgage assigned — from FIRST REPUBLIC BANK; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2024-03-12Mortgage assigned — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; FIRST REPUBLIC BANK to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2023
2023-12-07FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2023-12-07FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2023-12-07FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2023-12-02311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Car Service Company Complaint
2023-11-30FDNY inspection (OTHER)
2023-11-20FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2023-11-02Boiler inspection
2023-11-02Boiler inspection
2023-11-02Boiler inspection
2023-07-23311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2022
2022-12-09Cooling tower inspection
2022-11-30Boiler inspection
2022-11-30Boiler inspection
2022-11-30Boiler inspection
2022-09-16FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2021
2021-12-22Boiler inspection
2021-12-22Boiler inspection
2021-12-21Boiler inspection
2021-12-02Cooling tower inspection
2021-09-08Permit Sprinklers — Permit Issued
2021-08-23Job filed: "WHAT TO SEND UP WHEN IT GOES DOWN" IS A LIVE PERFORMANCE THEATRICAL PLAY AT THE FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE; EXISTNG PERMANENT PA (102981711) THEATER SEATI
2021-04-13Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-03-18Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-02-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-02-22Job filed: Propose to provide structural support framing for cooling tower. No change to use, egress or occupancy.$48,000
2021-02-10Job filed: TO INSTALL (2) NEW COOLING TOWER UNITS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$411,000
2021-02-10Job filed: Propose to install new sprinkler dry pipe valve, sprinkler heads and associated piping. No change to use, egress or occupancy.$10,000
2020
2020-08-21311: Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
2020-08-21ECB CLASS - 1 violation: C/U 1X10; 40X10: C/U - 1X10 IN CAR STOP SWITCH INOPERATIVE, 40X10 DLM NOT WORKING$312
2020-08-21DOB complaint, category ?
2020-07-14Boiler inspection
2020-07-14Boiler inspection
2020-07-14Boiler inspection
2020-06-10DOB violation E:
2020-06-10DOB violation E:
2020-02-22Restaurant inspection: PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS — grade A
2020-01-31Cooling tower inspection
2019
2019-12-20DOB violation E:
2019-11-03DOB violation BENCH: FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2019-10-28Elevator permit: All work to comply with ASME/ANSI A 17.1 2000/2003, Chapter 30, Appendix K. All necessary test/inspection to be performed in the p$9,820
2019-09-26Boiler inspection
2019-09-26Boiler inspection
2019-09-26Boiler inspection
2019-09-08311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2019-08-02DOB violation BENCH: FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2019-07-22FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-07-22FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2019-05-02DOB violation BENCH: FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2019-04-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-02-20Restaurant inspection: PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS — grade A
2019-02-15Elevator permit: All work to comply with ASME/ANSI A 17.1 2000/2003, Chapter 30, Appendix K. All necessary test/inspection to be performed in the p$12,973
2019-02-06Cooling tower inspection
2018
2018-11-09Boiler inspection
2018-11-09Boiler inspection
2018-11-09Boiler inspection
2018-08-23311: Homeless Person Assistance
2018-07-09FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-07-09FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2018-06-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-13Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8L
2018-02-13Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8D
2017
2017-10-26Boiler inspection
2017-10-26Boiler inspection
2017-10-26Boiler inspection
2017-09-13Restaurant inspection: PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS — grade A
2017-08-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-07-26311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2017-07-26311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2017-06-14FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-04-10FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2017-03-28Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8M
2017-03-28Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8R
2017-03-28Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8Q
2017-03-28Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8L
2017-03-28Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8T
2017-03-28Cooling tower inspection — violation AH8B
2017-02-13DOB violation E:
2017-01-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-03DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2016
2016-05-12FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2016-02-02DOB violation E:
2015
2015-12-16FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2015-12-15FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2015-06-10DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST
2015-06-05FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2015-01-24311: Water System — LOW WATER PRESSURE - WLWP
2014
2014-10-31DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
2014-07-16FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2014-03-31DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
2013
2013-12-30FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2013-08-28AL&R $1,500,000 — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC. to FIRST REPUBLIC BANK$1,500,000
2013-08-28Mortgage $1,500,000 — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC. to FIRST REPUBLIC BANK$1,500,000
2013-08-08DOB violation E:
2012
2012-11-19DOB violation E:
2012-08-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-06-19311: Standing Water — Puddle on Roof
2012-06-14311: Standing Water — Other - Explain Below
2011
2011-05-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-05-03DOB violation E:
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-08-10ECB CLASS - 2 violation: 11P16.39P16.40P16.70P16.$250
2008
2008-04-16DOB violation E:
2008-04-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-03-11Job filed: INSTALL GAS FIRED BOILER ON ROOF IN LOWER PH GAS PIPING UNDER NB 102729317$85,000
2008-03-11Job filed: INSTALL GAS FIRED BOILER ON ROOF IN LOWER PH GAS PIPING UNDER NB 102729317$85,000
2007
2007-12-10DOB violation C:
2007-12-10ECB Non-Hazardous violation: NEW BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID TEMPORARY C FO O PURSUANT TO 27-214 TCO#106729217T017 EXPIRE 12/6/07.REM:OBTAIN A VALID C OF O$350
2007-03-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-03-06Permit NB — ISSUED
2006
2006-06-29Permit NB — ISSUED
2006-05-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2005
2005-11-15ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 66M07/55B09. 66- PROVIDE COUNTERWEIGHT GUARD IN PIT. CLEAN PIT. 55 REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM MOTOR ROOM FLR AT ROPE DROP.$350
2005-01-21Permit NB — ISSUED
2005-01-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2004
2004-04-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-03-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-02-03Permit NB — ISSUED
2003
2003-09-23DOB violation E:
2003-08-27Job filed: INSTALLATION OF BOILERSS NO CHANGE IN OC CUPANCY USE OR EGRESS FILED INC NJUCTION WITH NEW BUILDING#102729317$1,000
2003-06-09Permit NB — ISSUED
2003-02-25DECL — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS INC. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2003-02-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-01-08Permit NB — ISSUED
2003-01-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2003-01-08Permit NB — ISSUED
2002
2002-12-20Agreement — from DYER AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC to NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
2002-12-20Agreement — from DYER AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC to NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
2002-12-20Agreement — from NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY to BAYERISCHE HYPO-UNDVEREINSBANK, AG
2002-12-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-12-03Permit SG — ISSUED
2002-09-25Permit SG — ISSUED
2002-09-25Permit SG — ISSUED
2002-09-25Permit AL — ISSUED
2002-08-12Permit EQ — ISSUED
2002-07-15Job filed: Erect temporart champ single 6000 Personnell Hoist in conj. with NB 102729317. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
2002-05-17Job filed: ERECT MARQUEE STRUCTURE. NOT ADJACENT TO ARTERIAL HIGHWAY. INSIDE BUILD NG LINE: YES. WORDING: N/A (SIGN ON MARQ UEE FILED SEPARATELY).$10,000
2002-05-17Job filed: ERECT MARQUEE STRUCTURE. NOT ADJACENT TO ARTERIAL HIGHWAY. INSIDE BUILD NG LINE: YES. WORDING: N/A (SIGN ON MARQ UEE FILED SEPARATELY).$10,000
2002-05-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-04-29Permit EQ — ISSUED
2002-02-04Permit NB — ISSUED
2002-01-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001
2001-12-31Permit NB — ISSUED
2001-12-31Permit NB — ISSUED
2001-12-11Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-11-29Job filed: INSTALL NEW BOILER NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY,USE EGRESS OR.FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH NB#102729317$1,000
2001-11-29Job filed: EMERGENCY GENERATOR FILED INCONJUCTION WITH NEW BUILDING#102729317$1,000
2001-10-12Permit PL — ISSUED
2001-10-02Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-09-25Job filed: MECHANICAL MEANS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEMOLITION #102991041. EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: BOBCAT 763 AND TAKEUCHI TBO35 TO BE USED ON 1ST & 2ND FLOO
2001-09-21Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-09-21Permit DM — ISSUED
2001-09-19Job filed: DM
2001-09-19Job filed: FIRE PROTECTION PLAN FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING #102729317.$1,000
2001-09-19Job filed: FIRE PROTECTION PLAN FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING #102729317.$1,000
2001-08-14Job filed: PA
2001-08-14Job filed: PA
2001-08-14Job filed: PA
2001-08-07Agreement — from 42ND STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC. to DYER AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC
2001-08-07SAGE — from BAYERISCHE HYPO-UNDVEREINSBANK AG
2001-08-07SAGE — from NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
2001-07-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-06-28Job filed: Herewith filing temporary construction fence for new building. No change in occupancy, use or egress.
2001-06-28Job filed: Herewith filing temporary construction fence for new building. No change in occupancy, use or egress.
2001-06-28Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-06-28Permit NB — ISSUED
2001-06-27Job filed: Erect 70' of 16' High Sghed Shed 300 psf in conj. with NB 102729317. Shed shall comply with LL 33/91 There is no change in use, egress or occupancy
2001-06-27Job filed: Erect 70' of 16' High Sghed Shed 300 psf in conj. with NB 102729317. Shed shall comply with LL 33/91 There is no change in use, egress or occupancy
2001-05-18Job filed: Builders Pavement Plan. Frontage on West 42nd Street = 50'-3".
2001-05-18Job filed: Builders Pavement Plan. Frontage on West 42nd Street = 50'-3'.
2001-05-08Job filed: HEREWITH GILING ,RVHNIVAL SND PLG WORK A SSOCIATED WITH NEW BUILDING
2001-05-08Job filed: HEREWITH FILING FULL BUILDING ARCH WORK
2001-05-08Job filed: HEREWITH GILING ,RVHNIVAL SND PLG WORK A SSOCIATED WITH NEW BUILDING
2001-05-08Job filed: HEREWITH FILING STRUCTURAL WORK ASSO WIT H NEW BUILDING
2001-02-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH NEW BUILDING#102729317$1,000
2001-02-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEM. FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH NEW BUILDING#102729317$2,000
2001-02-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEM. FILED IN CONJUCTION WITH NEW BUILDING#102729317$2,000
2000
2000-07-27Job filed: NB
2000-06-26SAGE — from DYER AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLC
2000-05-15SAGE — from 42ND STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
2000-05-15SAGE — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC.; DYER AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC; 42ND STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATI
2000-05-15Agreement — from PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC to DYER AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC; 42ND STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1996
1996-10-21DOB complaint, category ?
1995
1995-11-01Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-10-23Permit PL — ISSUED
1995-06-19Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-06-19Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-05-31DOB violation LL1081:
1993
1993-08-24Permit EW — RE-ISSUED
1993-08-24Permit EW — ISSUED
1991
1991-02-08DOB complaint, category ?
1989
1989-03-20DOB violation E: (510 CEASE THE PRACTICE OF USING ELEVATOR SHAFT AS STORAGE AREA
1987
1987-12-08Deed — from FRANK, LEE; FRANK, HERBERT P.; GILBERG, ELLEN; FRANK, BARRY NEIL; FRANK, ALICE JOY FBO; FR to PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONSINC
1981
1981-08-12Deed — from GOLDSTEIN, ABRAHAM A; GOLDSTEIN, EVELYN to FRANK, HERBERT P; FRANK, BENJAMIN L
1979
1979-02-02Deed — from FRANK, HERBERT P to FRANK, LEE; GILBERG, ELLEN
1979-02-02Deed — from BENJAMIN, FRFANK L to FRANK, HERBERT P; FRANK, BARRY N; FRANK, ALICE JOY; FRANK, BENJAMIN L TR
1978
1978-12-29Deed — from FRANK, HERBERT P to GILBERG, ELLEN
1978-12-29Deed — from FRANK, HERBERT P to FRANK, BENJAMIN L
1978-12-29Deed — from FRANK, BENJAMIN L to FRANK, BARRY WEIL ETAL; FRANK, ALICE J FBO
1977
1977-03-17Mortgage — from GOLDSTEIN, ABRAHAM to WASHINGTON BEEF CO INC
1969
1969-12-29Deed — from GOLDSTEIN, ABRAHAM A to GOLDSTEIN, EVELYN; GOLDSTEIN, ABRAHAM A

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