The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 56% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 12.9. In ZIP 10036, 62% of residential buildings hold an A and
6% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
1 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2026-05-08.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
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
33 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Encampment (13) · Homeless Person Assistance (12) · Missed Collection (2) · Snow or Ice (1) · Street Light Condition (1) · Dirty Condition (1).
Filed construction activity
$21,840 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (2 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.
Rent-stabilization signals
No
Built before 1974 (2010)
Yes
Six or more residential units (7)
Yes
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. Buildings receiving 421-a or J-51 benefits are generally required to register their units as rent-stabilized for the duration of the benefit. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
Head officer
CLAUDE SIMON
Managing agent
LIVINGSTON MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
Last registered
2025-09-09
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$0
$0
2026
$540,166
$243,075
2027
$648,262
$291,718
Tax exemptions on the roll: 421A 10 YR NO CAP
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
Facade (Local Law 11)
SAFE (cycle 10)
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 3 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
Subway
34 St-Hudson Yards — 7 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: full Times Sq-42 St — 1 2 3 7 A C E N Q R S W · 0.4 mi straight-line (about an 11-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: W 42 St / 11 Av — M42 · 300 ft
Citi Bike
11 Ave & W 41 St · 500 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
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.
33 311 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.
311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2026-09-10
Deed $340,000 — from CHICAGOLAND OIL COMPANY, LLC to WEST 42ND STREET PROPERTY LLC
2026-09-01
Mortgage $610,000 — from ABRAMS, SCOTT to CLIFFCO INC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; CLIFFCO MORTGAGE BANKERS
2026-09-01
PAT — from ABRAMS, SCOTT to THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM; CONDOMINIUM BOARD OF THE DEUCE CONDOMINI; 534 WEST 42ND STREET COND
2026-09-01
Deed $960,000 — from TRUBITT, JASON to ABRAMS, SCOTT
2026-09-01
PAT — from TRUBITT, JASON to MA, DOUGLAS ESQ.; TETELMAN, LARRY ESQ.
2026-09-01
Sold for $340,000
2026-08-20
Sold for $960,000
2026-08-01
311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-12
311: Panhandling — N/A
2026-06-12
311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-13
Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 10: SAFE
2026-05-08
HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-04-07
Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-04-03
Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2026-04-01
311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2026-03-24
Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 9: SAFE
2026-03-07
311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-01-11
311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-12-29
Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 9: SAFE
2025-12-16
FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-12-15
FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-12-02
311: Encampment — N/A
2025-12-02
311: Encampment — N/A
2025-12-02
311: Encampment — N/A
2025-12-02
311: Encampment — N/A
2025-11-30
311: Encampment — N/A
2025-11-26
311: Encampment — N/A
2025-11-26
311: Encampment — N/A
2025-11-26
311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025-11-26
311: Encampment — N/A
The full timeline
2026
2026-10-13311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2026-09-10Deed $340,000 — from CHICAGOLAND OIL COMPANY, LLC to WEST 42ND STREET PROPERTY LLC$340,000
2026-09-01Mortgage $610,000 — from ABRAMS, SCOTT to CLIFFCO INC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; CLIFFCO MORTGAGE BANKERS$610,000
2026-09-01PAT — from ABRAMS, SCOTT to THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM; CONDOMINIUM BOARD OF THE DEUCE CONDOMINI; 534 WEST 42ND STREET COND
2026-09-01Deed $960,000 — from TRUBITT, JASON to ABRAMS, SCOTT$960,000
2026-09-01PAT — from TRUBITT, JASON to MA, DOUGLAS ESQ.; TETELMAN, LARRY ESQ.
2026-09-01Sold for $340,000$340,000
2026-08-20Sold for $960,000$960,000
2026-08-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-12311: Panhandling — N/A
2026-06-12311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-13Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 10: SAFE
2026-05-08HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-04-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-04-03Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-10-17311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2025-10-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-07-18311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-07-13311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-07-10311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-07-09311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2025-06-26311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-06-15311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-06-13HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-06-10311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-06-09311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-06-08311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-06-05311: Encampment — N/A
2025-05-31311: Encampment — N/A
2025-05-19Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2025-03-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-03-13Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-02-09311: Snow or Ice — Sidewalk
2025-02-04Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 9: SAFE
2024
2024-11-22HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-01-30Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023
2023-12-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-12-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-11-22DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-11-01DOB violation FISPFCS: FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
2023-10-30Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-10-29311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-10-29311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-10-04DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-09-08311: Encampment — N/A
2023-08-29Job filed: Facade repairs to include masonry replacement, repointing and crack repairs, concrete crack and patch repair. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$20,840
2023-08-14ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXP#3 SOUTH ELEVATION SPA
2023-08-14ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4 NOTE: RESPONDENT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S VACATE OR
2023-06-15DOB violation C: PARTIAL VACATE ORDER.DUE TO THE HAZARD POSED TO PUBLIC SAFETY BY THE CRACKED SPALLED CONCREE@AT SOUTH ELEVATION
2023-06-14ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION SOUTH ELEVATION EXPOSURE#3.2ND FLOOR,SP$2,500
2023-06-14DOB violation C: EMERGENCY WORK ORDER.DUE TO HAZARD POSED BY CRACKED SPALLED CONCRETE AT THE SOUTH ELEVATION EXPOSURE#3(@ THE SOUTH EAST CORNER AT
2023-05-22Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF$1,000
2023-02-22DOB violation FISPNRF: FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023
2023-02-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022
2022-11-03HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2021-04-20HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2020
2020-11-30Mortgage satisfied — from KUIK, TIIU to WELLS FARGO BANK NA
2020-11-27PAT — from HWANG, ALEXANDER to 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM BOARD O
2020-11-27Mortgage $738,750 — from HWANG, ALEXANDER to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$738,750
2020-11-27Deed $985,000 — from KUIK, TIIU to HWANG, ALEXANDER$985,000
2020-11-05Sold for $985,000$985,000
2020-10-15Deed — from KHANEJA, AMIT to AMIT KHANEJA IRREVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; DIANA KANTOR AS TRUSTEE
2020-08-25Deed transfer (nominal price)
2020-07-16311: Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
2020-07-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: HOIST MACHINE BRAKE MAINTENANCE TAG EXPIRED PROVIDE, HOIST MACHINE SHEAVE RUSTED CLEAN.$310
2020-06-09DOB violation E:
2020-01-10Elevator permit: Furnish and install new door lock monitoring unit. All tests and inspections must be performed as per 1RCNY Section 101-02 and 10$9,000
2019
2019-12-26DOB violation E:
2019-12-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-12-11FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-11-20LOCC — from KUIK, TIIU to BOARD OF MANAGERS
2019-06-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-04-29FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-04-23311: Street Condition — Wear & Tear
2019-02-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-12-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-09-24FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-06-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-29Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 8: SWARMP
2018-03-08FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-02-12Mortgage $679,500 — from KHANEJA, AMIT to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; QUICKEN LOANS INC.$679,500
2017
2017-11-24Deed — from ESTHER BUILDING 5TH AVE LLC to KHANEJA, AMIT
2017-08-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-12-30Deed $1,060,000 — from DROUIN, AIMEE A to ESTHER BUILDING 5TH AVE LLC$1,060,000
2016-12-30PAT — from ESTHER BUILDING 5TH AVE LLC to THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2016-12-20Mortgage satisfied — from FRANZ, ROBERT C III to DROUIN, AIMEE A
2016-12-15Sold for $1,060,000$1,060,000
2016-09-15311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2016-09-12Agreement — from DROUIN, AIMEE A to FRANZ, ROBERT C III
2013-07-03Job filed: DEMOLITION AND INSTALATION OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND RELOCATING TWO SPRINKLER HEADS AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,700
2013-04-30Mortgage $660,000 — from SHAH, JEFFREY ARVIND; RICCARDI, JOHN WILLIAM JR. to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS$660,000
2013-04-30PAT — from RICCARDI, JOHN WILLIAM JR.; SHAH, JEFFREY ARVIND to THE 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2013-04-30Deed $840,056 — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET LLC to RICCARDI, JOHN WILLIAM JR.; SHAH, JEFFREY ARVIND$840,056
2013-03-12PAT — from YOUNGE, MICHAEL to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE 534 WEST 42ND
2013-03-12Mortgage $580,000 — from YOUNGE, MICHAEL to MERS$580,000
2013-03-12Deed $800,000 — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET LLC to YOUNGE, MICHAEL$800,000
2013-02-14PAT — from KUIK, TIIU to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE 534 WEST 42ND S
2013-02-14Mortgage $612,500 — from KUIK, TIIU to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.$612,500
2013-02-14Deed $875,000 — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET LLC to KUIK, TIIU$875,000
2013-01-14Deed $854,821 — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET LLC to SAMUELS, YANEEKE$854,821
2013-01-14Mortgage $510,000 — from SAMUELS, YANEEKE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS$510,000
2013-01-14PAT — from SAMUELS, YANEEKE to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE 534 WEST 42ND S
2012
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-12-11ADEC — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET CONDOMINIUM
2012-11-20Mortgage $580,000 — from DROUIN, AIMEE A to ROBERT C. FRANZ III$580,000
2012-11-20Deed $738,231 — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET LLC to DROUIN, AIMEE A$738,231
2012-11-20PAT — from DROUIN, AIMEE A to BOARD OF MANAGERS
2012-11-13PAT — from TRUBITT, JASON to DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-11-13Deed $860,000 — from 534 WEST 42ND STREET LLC to TRUBITT, JASON$860,000
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12CDEC — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12CDEC — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12CDEC — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12CDEC — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12CDEC — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12CDEC — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12CDEC — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-12MAPS — from THE DEUCE CONDOMINIUM
2012-09-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-06-15Job filed: THIS APPLICATION IS FILED FOR CONDO SUBDIVISION, CONDO #2341. EXISTING LOT # 49, NEW LOTS ARE: 1101-1116. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APPLICATION 104
2011
2011-05-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-04-28311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010
2010-06-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-05-29Job filed: FILING HEREWITH FIRE PROTECTION PLANS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB# 104929482$1,000
2009-01-08Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER ALARM AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NYC BUILDING CODE 27-957, RS 17-3 AND PLANS ATTACHED.NO CHANGE IN US$22,800
2008
2008-12-30Job filed: STANDPIPE APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB# 104929482.$1,000
2008-12-08Job filed: BUILDERS PAVING PLAN FOR 35.19 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK, CURB & ROADWAY. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB# 104929482
2008-06-12Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR CONDO LOT SUBDIVISION.
2008-04-15Job filed: INSTALLING DEBRIS NETTING AS PER PLANS AT 534 WEST 42 STREET DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCC
2008-02-12Job filed: NB
2008-01-22Job filed: INSTALLATION OF 2000LBS PERSONNEL AND MATERIAL HOIST AT 534 WEST 42 STREET, SERVING A TOTAL HEIGHT OF 100 FT. AS PER PLANS. DURING CONSTRUCTION. NO C
2007
2007-12-10Job filed: NB
2007-10-23Job filed: Erect temporary construction fence as shown on plans filed herewith. All requried DOT permits to be obtained. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
2007-10-12Job filed: NB
2007-04-30Job filed: Application filed for required underpinning and shoring details as shown on plans filed herewith. See Alt Type I #104032949. No change in use, egress,$150,000
2006
2006-12-20Job filed: Application filed for required underpinning and shoring details as shown on plans filed herewith. See Alt Type I #104032949. No change in use, egress,$200,000
2006-11-03Job filed: Boiler work as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$20,000
2006-05-05Job filed: INSTALL HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR A TOTAL OF 136 FT LONG AT 534 WEST 42TH STREET.- DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS. WORK TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. NO CHANGE
2006-03-13Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE ALARM DEVICES AND PANEL FOR NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH.NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$25,000
2006-02-16Job filed: Install new HVAC and plumbing fixtures as shown on plans filed herewith.
2006-02-15Job filed: INSTALL SPRINKLER HEADS WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWIT H$35,000
2006-01-30Job filed: Structural work in conjunction with proposed enlargement at basement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & new 4th floor.
2005
2005-09-22Job filed: Application filed to remove roof, building exterior walls, floor slabs and stairs, all above grade with no affect to first floor slab and existing fou$30,000
2005-02-17Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR CHANGE OF USE FROMTHEATRE TO RETAIL AND RESIDENTIA L USE WITH NEW 4TH FLOOR THROUGH 9TH FLOOR AND ROOF. OBTAIN NEW C OF O.$530,000
2004
2004-09-29Job filed: Interior demolition to include partitions and plumbing fixtures with removal of fixtures, piping and capping of lines and existing HVAC ductwork as sh$18,000
2001
2001-10-01Job filed: A2$20,000
2001-06-22Job filed: THIS APPLICATION IS BEING FILED FOR A C HANGE OF USE IN BASEMENT FROM RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT TO THEATER ACCESSORY SPACES. NO WORK TO BE DONE UN$1,000
2001-06-22Job filed: ADDITION OF BATHROOM FIXTURES ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND REMOVAL OF BATHROOM FIXTURES ON 3RD FLOOR. AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS O$2,000
2001-06-05Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH . NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$18,000
2001-02-26Job filed: INSTALLATION OF MECH/HVAC DUCTWORK AND E QUIPMENT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, EGRES S OR USE.$15,000
2001-02-26Job filed: CONSTRUCTION INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND HUNG CEILINGS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR EGRESS.$35,000