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542 EAST 14 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10009 · BIN 1005246 · East Village · On record since Jun 22, 1989 · Built 1900

NeighborhoodⓘEast Village
Among the most complained-about buildings in East Village
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in East Village over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 29% in the last 2 years (85 vs 66 prior 2 yrs)
60300'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
310 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 25.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
25.0/yr100th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
340
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
143
Total Priority Bⓘ
167
2 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
9%
17 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Jun 22, 1989. Latest: Sep 10, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrs
Complaint log
340total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 9, 2023

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 11, 2023
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All time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 9, 2023

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 11, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 11, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDApr 17, 2023

Ecb violation served

Apr 11, 2023

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 12, 2023

Ecb violation served

Oct 14, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 14, 2022

Ecb violation served

Oct 14, 2022

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDOct 14, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 14, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 13, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 13, 2022

Ecb violation served

Oct 13, 2022

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDOct 13, 2022

Please see complaint number

Oct 12, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 12, 2022

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 12, 2022

Ecb violation served

Oct 11, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 11, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 11, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 11, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 8, 2022

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2022

Please see complaint number

Sep 9, 2022

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDSep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 9, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 2, 2022

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJul 4, 2022

Ecb violation served

Feb 23, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 23, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2022

Please see complaint number

Feb 22, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 22, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 16, 2022

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDFeb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 16, 2022

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 16, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 16, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2022

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 6, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDOct 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 14, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 15, 2021

Ecb violation served

Sep 15, 2021

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 7, 2021

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 23, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 24, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 18, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2021

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 17, 2021

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 17, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 11, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDAug 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 28, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 29, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 28, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2021

Ecb violation served

May 27, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2021

Ecb violation served

May 25, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2021

Ecb violation served

Apr 21, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 9, 2023
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 11, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
May 9, 2023
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 11, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 11, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 17, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Apr 11, 2023
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 12, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Oct 14, 2022
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 14, 2022

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Oct 14, 2022
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Oct 14, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 14, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 14, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 13, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 13, 2022
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 13, 2022

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Oct 13, 2022
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Oct 13, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 12, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 12, 2022
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Oct 12, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 16, 2022

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 11, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 11, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2022
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 14, 2022

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Sep 9, 2022
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Sep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 9, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 2, 2022
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jul 4, 2022

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 23, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 22, 2022

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 22, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 22, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 22, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 22, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 16, 2022
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Feb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 16, 2022
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 24, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 16, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 16, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 16, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 11, 2022
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 12, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 6, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 19, 2021
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Oct 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 14, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 15, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 15, 2021
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 7, 2021
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 1, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 23, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 24, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 20, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 19, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 18, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 18, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 17, 2021
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Aug 23, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 17, 2021
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Aug 17, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 11, 2021
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Aug 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 28, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 29, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 28, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 28, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 27, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 25, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 25, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 25, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 25, 2021

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 21, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 22, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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