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542 EAST 14 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10009 · BIN 1005246 · East Village · Last violation Jul 6, 2026 · Last complaint May 30, 2026

NeighborhoodEast Village
More violations than 97% of nearby buildings
More violations than 97% of buildings and more complaints than 98% of buildings in East Village. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 45 violations · 93 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
5 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous5Class Bhazardous2

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Hazardous violations are open, including heat and hot water, and fire safety.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Turn on the heat and let it run for a minute, then feel the radiator or baseboard to check whether it gets warm. Look at stairwells, hallways, and emergency exits to see whether they are clear and accessible.
    details ▸

    Deadlines vary by condition: immediate for heat and hot water, 14 days for self-closing doors, 21 days for lead paint, window guards, mold, and mice, cockroaches or rats, and 24 hours for everything else. They run from the date the owner is served, and mark when civil penalties can be sought in Housing Court. They are not a promise the condition is fixed by then. If the owner does not fix it, HPD can send its own contractor and bill them.

    • —Heat / hot water — Lack of heat, hot water, or heating system related issues affecting tenants.
    • —Safety & fire — Blocked, unsafe, or inaccessible exits, hallways, stairs, or fire escape routes.

    The violation list below shows which conditions are open and when each was cited. If one in your own apartment is still unaddressed, call 311.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2005
278
13 per year avg.↓ Down 41% in the last 2 years (45 vs 76 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
8
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ5
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ2
Rent-impairingⓘ3
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
390
16 per year avg.↑ Up 15% in the last 2 years (93 vs 81 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access18%Violation issued21%No violation29%Phone resolved32%Other0%(390)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ51 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ26 violations
Egressⓘ17 violations
Paintingⓘ9 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ7 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ7 violations
Artificial Lightingⓘ6 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ6 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ126 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ30 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ16 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ11 complaints
Electricalⓘ8 complaints
Appliancesⓘ7 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ4 complaints
Elevatorⓘ3 complaints
See violations →Hide complaints ↑

Complaint log

30 complaints · UNSANITARY CONDITION

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERPAINT/PLASTERGENERALUNSANITARY CONDITIONPLUMBINGAllOpenClosed
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
— violation classes
  • NYC HPD, Penalties and Fees — correction deadlines
  • Lead-paint violations on record.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look for paint that is peeling, chipped, or cracked on interior walls, trim, windows, doors, and door frames.
    details ▸

    Buildings built before 1960 may still contain lead-based paint, which causes behavioral and learning problems in young children, who can swallow dust and paint chips from windowsills and floors.

    If a child under six lives with you, or spends 10 or more hours a week in your apartment, tell the owner in writing, which is what obliges them to inspect annually. Report peeling paint, and call 311 if it is not fixed or if repair work is raising dust that is not being contained.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
  • Pests reported in the last five years.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look along baseboards, in corners, and behind appliances for droppings, dead insects, or signs of active pest activity.
    details ▸

    Roaches, mice, and rats can be hazards for people with respiratory conditions such as asthma. Bedbugs spread between apartments through small cracks in walls and floors, so catching them early matters.

    Report pests to the owner and call 311 if they are not dealt with. For bedbugs, an HPD inspector visits, and a violation is issued only if they can visually confirm live bedbugs.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
    • Open violation ages
    ▪ 30–90 days38% (3)
    ▪ 3–12 months13% (1)
    ▪ 1–3 years25% (2)
    ▪ 3+ years25% (2)
    Prior 4 yr.
    Immed. Emergency0%1%
    Emergency91%62%
    Non-Emergency9%37%
    (67)
    (158)
    Type
    Status
    Apt
    Received
    Category
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMay 30, 2026UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 13, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 13, 2025UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed16Sep 10, 2024UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    Non-emergencyClosed1Jul 28, 2023UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGAug 15, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed21Jul 18, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLDThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed1Mar 12, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 12, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBACKYAMar 7, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 3, 2022UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed8May 11, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMay 11, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMay 11, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMay 11, 2021UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedHALLWADec 14, 2020UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGDec 11, 2020UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGDec 11, 2020UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedHALLWAFeb 23, 2020UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosedHALLWASep 2, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosedHALLWAAug 31, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed8Aug 23, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed8Aug 22, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed4Jul 30, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
    Non-emergencyClosed8Jul 30, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed4Jul 30, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosedBACKJun 1, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed19May 29, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosedBLDGMar 16, 2019UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed8Feb 23, 2017UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    May 30, 2026Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 13, 2025Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 13, 2025Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Sep 10, 2024Apt 16
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did not receive a timely response from you and the complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jul 28, 2023Apt 1
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 15, 2022Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Jul 18, 2022Apt 21
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · MOLD
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 12, 2022Apt 1
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 12, 2022Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 7, 2022Apt BACKYA
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 3, 2022Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    May 11, 2021Apt 8
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    May 11, 2021Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    May 11, 2021Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    May 11, 2021Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Dec 14, 2020Apt HALLWA
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Dec 11, 2020Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Dec 11, 2020Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Feb 23, 2020Apt HALLWA
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Sep 2, 2019Apt HALLWA
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 31, 2019Apt HALLWA
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Aug 23, 2019Apt 8
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 22, 2019Apt 8
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jul 30, 2019Apt 4
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jul 30, 2019Apt 8
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jul 30, 2019Apt 4
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jun 1, 2019Apt BACK
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    May 29, 2019Apt 19
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 16, 2019Apt BLDG
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Feb 23, 2017Apt 8
    UNSANITARY CONDITION · PESTS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.