459 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00719-0056Map
Owner of record: Hengyi Realty, LLC,
459 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 Hengyi Realty, LLC,. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 86
Available now in this building
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 73
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at south entrance to vestibule, at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front entrance to building, , 1st story
Jul 29, 2026
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.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Sep 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18211002 issued 06-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture cover in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer from building front to apt south wall in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles near radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories balconies and stairs, at rear yard stackt at fire escape
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box [ loose sign ] at vestibule
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of building maintenance equipments and materials at public hall, 4th story
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 12th from bottom up, at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at 2nd,3rd and 4th stories public halls
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry cements at the builing front entrance floor, in the vestibule , 1st story
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles on the balcony, rear yard stack at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles, on the balcony, at rear yard stack at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles on the balcony, at rear yard stack at fire escape, 4th story
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear north sections yard
Sep 20, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Apr 8, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt install at bulkhead door at bulkhead to roof
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall east wall and west wall at bulkhedt to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiiling and all walls at bulkhedt to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 4th story
Dec 11, 2019
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 5
- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Door/window
Door frame
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | $1,099,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 8 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,668 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,671 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 719 / 56
- Assessed value
- $500,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331031, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.
Questions about 459 42 Street
Who owns 459 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hengyi Realty, LLC,.
Does 459 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 459 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 459 42 Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 459 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.