Building SafetyHousing Conditions
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 27% 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 260% in the last 2 years (36 vs 10 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Fewer serious complaints than most buildings nearby
207 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 4.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
240
8 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
54
Total Priority Bⓘ
153
5 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaint log
240total
| Date | Complaint type | Priority | Status | Closed | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 94 | C | CLOSED | Sep 29, 2026 |