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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 13
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.