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42 Avenue A

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00399-0001Map

Owner of record: East Village Gardens Realty LLC

42 Avenue A is an elevator apartment building built in 1995 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 28 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is East Village Gardens Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2025. 3 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
44

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 13

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame leading to stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance and vestibule doors

    Mar 16, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance and vestibule doors

    Mar 16, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required; light fixture present. at front areaway

    Apr 22, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2013 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Mar 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    May 6, 2010

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Jul 1, 2007

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 29

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 28, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 24, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 3, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 5, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 1, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 28, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit. i observed throughout the entire artgallery new installation of tracks lights with track strips, light fixtures, emergency lights, exit lights, and transformers. no application

    May 3, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit in front of the building one awning &one canopy approx. size 10ftlx2fthx2ftd and canopy approx. 12ftlx10ftwx3fth mention east village art gallery., obtain all permits; required permit.

    Jan 31, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,36. 50a- pipe back flow preventor discharge down no threaded end.

    Dec 5, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,36,4a,19b.

    Dec 5, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,36,4a,19b,15,16,34a.

    Dec 5, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B101,50a. 50a- no work permit filed w/dob for the installation of the gas fired boiler.

    Dec 5, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pc607.1 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner misc violation at time of insp i observed that there were no hot water in the commercial laundromat at location remedy: provide hot water

    Nov 17, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    66o02/38o02/17o02. 66-clean pit of all debris and accumulated dust around plunge. 38-clean car top. 17-clean saddles.

    Aug 10, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o bldg apt. records noted occupied as a gym dba 'dolplin fitness w/ weight machines, lockers rooms ect. co records #1177474 states cellar as meter room

    Jul 17, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid certificate of ocupancy.n.b.#100758636 certificate of occupancy #117474 expired 10-27-99 part of first floor arranged as theatre for 99 people p.a.application dis approved

    Feb 23, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from a p.a.space secondegress from theatre leads into video store.theatre is arranged to be occupied by 99 people.remedy:discontinue use or obtain a p.a.permit.

    Feb 23, 2001 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Opperation of a plcae of assembly without a permit.theatre at first floor arranged to be occupied by 99 people.remedy:discontinue use or obtain a p.a. permit.

    Feb 23, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #117474 dt. 7/27/00 - 90 day t.c.o. noted: 1st fl. occupied as three spaces 1)theater 2)laundromat 3)pizza/video store. contrary to c of o which allow retail sal

    Jun 6, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid c.o. noted: certificate of occupancy for premises #112082 expired 05-13-97 under job #100758636. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy

    Aug 6, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records. noted: at cellar level premises being used as a gym fitness club use group 9 contrary to bldg records under job #100758936 which shows cellar to be used as a dance

    Aug 6, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupie dwithout a valid certificate of occupancy nb #100758636 noted:-bldg. occupied before c.o. inspection & issuance of c.o remedy: obtain valid certificate of occupancy.

    May 7, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 13, 2007 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2006 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Feb 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D6)
Year built
1995
Floors
5
Residential units
28
Building area
28,633 ft²
Lot area
7,212 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
399 / 1
Assessed value
$4,754,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #141130, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 42 Avenue A

Who owns 42 Avenue A?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East Village Gardens Realty LLC.

Does 42 Avenue A have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 Avenue A rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 42 Avenue A built?

City records list 1995 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 Avenue A?

It has 28 residential units and 32 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.