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465 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00719-0053Map

Owner of record: Ngai, Lucas Tsz Kwai

465 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ngai, Lucas Tsz Kwai. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
67
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
82

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 10, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 7 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 67

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at the entrance door of the room with fire escape window, in the 1st room from north located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eyelet handle potentially with padlock at iron gate at the fire escape window 1st from west at north, in the 1st room from north located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner set on the window 1st from west at north and obstructed the egress path to fire escape, in the 1st room from north located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration , erected suspended ceiling with plastic screen,illegal converted the middle ceiling with open space. in the bathroom located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking of the fiber panels at west, north, east walls and south stone baseboard molding, iinside shower stall, in the bathroom located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose and moving wood tread 14th from bedroom up, at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed kickdown door stopper at building vestibule door

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at 2nd from east metal gate at building front

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Refit at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob at door in the bathroom located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool in the kitchen located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2lb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 2LB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead roof at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor defective at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt APT4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt APT4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt APT4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt APT4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt APT4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt APT4RB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt apt4rb, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt APT4RB

    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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. atoi observed permits for renovation of apartment 4r posted for job b00882200-i1 after review of plans observed that the and

    Aug 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or buildings department records. atoi bldg. records show 8 apts. 1observed apartment 4r subdivided creating 2 units. 4rb has a 3 piece bathroom, kitchen, bedroom wi

    Aug 25, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    A.t.o.i observed apt. #2l on 2nd floor of an existing 4 story, 8 family dwellings brick building, apt # 2l subdivide into 2 studio apartments. apt. 2l bedroom and living room occupied by male and female occupan

    Aug 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the co and dob records. at time of inspection observe apt 2l occupied as sro at front with personal items, baths , sleep area and kitchenette using microwave. back is being

    Dec 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building code compliant manner; use of prohibited door/ hardware. at time of inspection at middle space a door have a locking device and a slide bolt locked prevent back area to go through t

    Dec 20, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2LB

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2LB

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2LB

    Open
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2LB

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2LB

    Open
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2LB

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4RB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 4RB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2LB

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 1LB

    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 (C1)
Year built
1914
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,668 ft²
Lot area
2,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
719 / 53
Assessed value
$500,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338384, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 465 42 Street

Who owns 465 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ngai, Lucas Tsz Kwai.

Does 465 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.

Is 465 42 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 465 42 Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 465 42 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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