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
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 · 75
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Dec 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building vestibule
Dec 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th story at public hall
Aug 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2024
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 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 balcony's all stories fire escape at building rear
Aug 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bucket at public hall, 4th story
Sep 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2022
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.