42 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00399-0036Map
Owner of record: 42 Avenue B LLC
42 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 42 Avenue B LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2024. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 102
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 · 60
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit pruding more then four inchs from window sill at 3rd story balcony on fire escape east exterior wall
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit pruding more then four inchs from window sill at 4th story balcony on fire escape east exterior wall
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit pruding more then four inchs from window sill at 5th story balcony on fire escape east exterior wall
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconys at all storys at fire escape on east exterior wall
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door
Mar 3, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Mar 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jan 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at closet in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in closet in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in closet in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in closet in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Mar 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 9
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Mar 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit 1st door from south at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at 1st from south at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stopper installed on vestiblue door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 12
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 35
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Sep 16, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 15, 2004
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Feb 20, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 18, 2004
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 23, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide #of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1021.1,1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Sep 11, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent residential purposes.cofo #104001571 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a c lass "a" m/d now apt #3 offered for short stay based on physical insp
Sep 11, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 11, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc903.2 & 27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o# 104001571. illegal occupancy noted:apt #2 occupied as a transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
1001.4 failure to provide required means of egress from room or space noted: apt#2 occupied as a transient use without providing required means of egress.remedy discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8: failure to provide fire alarm system. noted: apt #2 occupied as a transient use without providing fire alarm system. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Dec 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
903.2.7: failure to provide an automatic sprinkler system. noted:apt#2occupied as a transient use without providing a sprinkler system. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Dec 3, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit work noted:erect double faced sign and awning withindirect illuminatiion above 1fl store front. all work 100% complete. remedy: stop all work; obtain permit
Dec 3, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans permit #104001571 3/15/06 exp work that does no conform to plan 1st flr 8 flr joist have been removed and replace with new floor joist work does not show on plan stop all
Sep 27, 2005
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to safely and properly remove debris from construction site inthat garbage and debris is being stored on top of sidewalk shed and atentire rear yard creating a fire hazard. remedy: remove all debris and
Aug 8, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to safely and properly remove debris from construction site inthat debris in being thrown out of windows at all levels onto sidewal k shed where debris is being stored creating a possible collaspe
May 18, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous in that metal cornice at roof level is hanging loose defective open and in danger of falling to street below.work without a permit work noted constructed an 8 foot high
Feb 18, 2004 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted:removing plaster and latt from entire leet wall at 1st floor commerical space at right side of bld. removing plaster and latt from ceiling at rear of commmerical space approx.
Aug 8, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit: work noted erected a mezzanine from front to rearof t.y store with 9" by4" wood post with plywood 1st floor north storeremedy: remove illegal structure throughout
Jan 13, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is repair holes in fire rated ceiling throughout t.v. store 1st story north store. remedy: repair fire rated ceiling with similar material
Jan 13, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: fire damage at 1st sty rear of public hallway rephacing floor joist & fire rate walls, in excess of 10 floor joist. remedy: stop all work obtain a permit.
Jul 11, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. missing and defective latl and plaster at walls and ceilings at 2nd floor rear apartment.
Nov 16, 1988 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Steel support under sidewalk vault area rotted and defective. masonary steps to cellar north side cracked and defective in danger of collapse.
Nov 16, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt APARTM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt APARTM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 6R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 6R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 6R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 19, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Air-conditioner
May 21, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 10
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 7,570 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,923 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 399 / 36
- Assessed value
- $1,854,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109084, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 42 Avenue B
Who owns 42 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42 Avenue B LLC.
Does 42 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 42 Avenue B 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 B built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42 Avenue B?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.