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42 Remsen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00251-0027Map

Owner of record: 42 Remsen St Owners Corp

42 Remsen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1844 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 42 Remsen St Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2023. 11 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2023

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 · 23

  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    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.

    Nov 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Nov 14, 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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead to roof.

    Jun 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water sink 4 sty apt 4 kitchen. located at apt 4

    Jun 6, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective leaky radiator vent 4 sty apt 4 center room. located at apt 4

    Jun 6, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sprinkler heads inbedded in sheetrock ceiling basement to cellar.

    Jun 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood treads 3 5 & 7 up stair enclosure cellar.

    Jun 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    Feb 9, 1988 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    Feb 9, 1988 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3 sty apt bathroom.

    Aug 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty apt 4 rear room. located at apt 4

    Aug 19, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Aug 19, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 3 sty apt 4 thru out. located at apt 4

    Aug 19, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 28, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jul 16, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    No design drawing.upon inspection at the above property at the above property bldg under alteration and there is no design drawing.scaffold up at front drilling at stairs.stop all work.remedy:provide approved

    Mar 22, 2004 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public and property during construction operationupon inspection at the above property pipe scaffold was installed at stairs using 2x6 as platform neither of which is secured scaffold is

    Mar 22, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1844
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,348 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
251 / 27
Assessed value
$1,056,150
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #339393, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.

Questions about 42 Remsen Street

Who owns 42 Remsen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42 Remsen St Owners Corp.

Does 42 Remsen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 Remsen Street 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 Remsen Street built?

City records list 1844 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 Remsen Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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