Manhattan · Block 1032 · Lot 54 · 10036

338 West 42 Street

4 floors · 72,317 sq ft · built 1951 · class Z3 · owner of record: United States Postal Service

44open violations
$11,125ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 4 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 72,317 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2032) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2032
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 1032). Agency page

Dec 31, 2032
in 2238 days
Next due 2032

Open violations

ECB / OATH (3) · $11,125 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 1, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED MULTIPLE TEMPORARY AC UNITS VENTED THROUGH WINDOWS ON EXPOSURE #1 ALSO CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES FOR SAID AC UNITS LOCATED ON S
#39010502M
Dec 19, 2019
DEFAULT
$3,125
May 1, 2014Construction CLASS - 1
907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE.PREVIOUS VIO #340800321Y.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#35034522K
Jul 28, 2022
DEFAULT
$8,000
Sep 5, 2007Plumbing Non-Hazardous
INSUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY TO STANDPIPE. UPON INSPECTION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN A CELLAR OF POST OFFICE WITNESSES LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM STREET BEFORE CHECK VALVE. REMEDY: PROVIDE SUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY
#34590028X
Oct 25, 2007
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (11)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 1, 2016RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
#00018
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2016RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST
FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
#00017
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 23, 2014FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00073
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 6, 2014FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00294
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 3, 2013FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00302
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 3, 2012FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00493
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2012FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00411
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2009CONSTRUCTION

#MOST0010MI
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 7, 1992LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
3
#01059
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 1991LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
3
#00776
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 12, 1989LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
3
#01691
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (30)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 2, 2026Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4)
Active
Aug 29, 2025Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 29, 2025Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Sep 11, 2024Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Jun 1, 2016Elevators JVCAT5
Active
Jun 1, 2016Elevators JVCAT5
Active
Jul 23, 2014AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jun 6, 2014Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
Jun 3, 2013Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
May 3, 2012Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
Jan 1, 2012Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
Apr 7, 1992Elevators LL1081
Active
Apr 7, 1992Elevators LL1081
Active
Apr 25, 1991Elevators LL1081
Active
Apr 25, 1991Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 12, 1989Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 12, 1989Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen
Oct 2, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test ReportOpen

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City records as of Nov 15, 2026, 6:37 AM ET. BBL 1010320054.

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