Does 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan currently has 17 open HPD housing violations: 7 Class A (non-hazardous), 4 Class B (hazardous), and 6 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 8, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan received?

500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan has received 23 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 7 complaints.

Is 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (7 complaints), 2. APPLIANCE (6 complaints), 3. DOOR/WINDOW (3 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan currently has 6 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan was filed on April 29, 2026. In total, 90 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan?

500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan currently has 17 open HPD violations: 7 Class A (non-hazardous), 4 Class B (hazardous), and 6 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan

📍 Chelsea, Manhattan Built 2001 25 units Class RM Residential

Registered to JOE RESTUCCIA LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

17 Open Violations

6C 4B 7A

23 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 6 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 30% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 2 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

7(30%)

APPLIANCE

6(26%)

DOOR/WINDOW

3(13%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

2(9%)

PAINT/PLASTER

2(9%)

SAFETY

1(4%)

PLUMBING

1(4%)

GENERAL

1(4%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-04-07 Most Recent Date

2026-04-07 Initial Passed

2025-06-02 Initial Passed

2024-10-08 Initial Passed

2024-07-01 Initial Passed

2024-03-27 Compliance Passed

2024-02-16 Treatments Bait applied

2024-02-09 Treatments Bait applied

2024-02-02 Treatments Bait applied

2023-11-16 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-10-02 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-03-07 Initial Passed

2023-02-22 Initial Passed

2023-02-13 Initial Passed

2022-08-16 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2022-07-14 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-06-13 Initial Passed

2019-12-17 Initial Passed

2019-06-17 Initial Passed

2018-12-12 Initial Passed

2018-06-15 Initial Passed

2018-05-21 Initial Passed

2017-08-14 Initial Passed

2017-01-18 Initial Passed

2011-05-24 Initial Passed

2011-02-03 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

7 Class A

4 Class B

6 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator 2026-06-13

Class C Active mice infestation 2025-08-01

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Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF REFRIGERATOR AT CELLAR STORY AT PUBLIC HALL

2026-06-13 ▼

Violation ID: #19005840

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF REFRIGERATOR AT CELLAR STORY AT PUBLIC HALL

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-08-01 ▼

Violation ID: #18135908

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 0; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 1; [ AIR CONDITIONER NOT PROPERLY SECURE WITH ONE WAY SCREWS ] IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17752331

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 0; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 1; [ AIR CONDITIONER NOT PROPERLY SECURE WITH ONE WAY SCREWS ] IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 0; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 2; [ AIR CONDITIONER NOT PROPERLY SECURE ] IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17752381

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 0; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 2; [ AIR CONDITIONER NOT PROPERLY SECURE ] IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6F1, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17752470

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6F1, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 30, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-01-26 ▼

Violation ID: #16626566

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 30, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GAS RANGE AT CELLAR STORY AT PUBLIC HALL

2026-06-13 ▼

Violation ID: #19005839

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GAS RANGE AT CELLAR STORY AT PUBLIC HALL

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE STAIRS DOOR ''''A'''' AT 4TH STORY PUBLIC HALLWAY

2026-03-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18693112

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE STAIRS DOOR ''''A'''' AT 4TH STORY PUBLIC HALLWAY

Class B § 27-2005, 2012 HMC & § 309 MDL: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE STORAGE OF MATERIAL HOUSE HOLD ITEMS LOCATED AT APT 3J2, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SUITE 2''

2025-04-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17817527

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2012 HMC & § 309 MDL: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE STORAGE OF MATERIAL HOUSE HOLD ITEMS LOCATED AT APT 3J2, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SUITE 2''

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4J1, 4th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-01-16 ▼

Violation ID: #17641453

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4J1, 4th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND WINDOW SEAL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 5F2, 5th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

2026-01-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18590911

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND WINDOW SEAL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 5F2, 5th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17752335

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR [ WALK AREA ] IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17752338

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR [ WALK AREA ] IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17752394

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-03-07 ▼

Violation ID: #17760470

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2K, 2nd STORY, 5th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-12-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17565825

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2K, 2nd STORY, 5th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING WEST AND EAST WALLS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2K, 2nd STORY, 5th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-12-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17565826

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING WEST AND EAST WALLS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 2K, 2nd STORY, 5th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 500 West 42nd Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Chelsea in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 7.7× the Chelsea average · top 28% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 23 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 8, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 8, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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