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453 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00719-0059Map

Owner of record: Estelita I Galas

453 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 Estelita I Galas. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
63

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 2023
7
About 88% of the building's 8 apartments

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 · 75

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Dec 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building vestibule

    Dec 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at building entrance

    Dec 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower sash at 2nd window from north in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of plastic buckets, shopping cart, metal ladder and household items, shoes at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal pipe protruding from ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th story at public hall

    Aug 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balcony's all stories fire escape at building rear

    Aug 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Sep 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser at south wall (1st from east at south) in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 5 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeded maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 20, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 20, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 13, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 13, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 13, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 13, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    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
2,671 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
719 / 59
Assessed value
$500,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360513, last renewed Mar 8, 2012.

Questions about 453 42 Street

Who owns 453 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Estelita I Galas.

Does 453 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 453 42 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 453 42 Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 453 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.