Violations at 332 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232 · BBL 3-00723-0021 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 235 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 3E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 21, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset assembly of the door knob at the east entrance door to inner court, at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset assembly at the east entrance to inner court , at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures the faucet at the washbasin 1st from west at north, in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , the faucet at the washbasin 1st from west at north, in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit detached hinges from wood door frame to wood door 1st from south at west, in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door 2nd from east at south, at the sink cabinet at south wall, in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at east wall, in the 14th bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood casing of the window 1st from north at east , in the 14th bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling, in the 14th bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the ceiling, in the 14th bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, in the 14th bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub and shower body, in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit upper and lower sash,window in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of construction materials and bike at fire passage way
Jun 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt e3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt E3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt e3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt E3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt e3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt E3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 4th story
Sep 17, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective east door to yard at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling & north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2.5 sq ft at ceiling and 2.5 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16290660 issued 03-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2.5 sq ft at ceiling and 2.5 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance on both the upper and lower window sashes in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls, ceiling, and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 3, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14465020 issued 26-jul-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations
11 DOB violations, newest first.
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Comply with vacate order
Aug 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 27, 2014
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations
28 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.observed at exp#3(rear)the retaining wall has cracks and is missing large sections in various areas*photos taken* rem:maintain ext bldg walls.
Nov 6, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unosbtrcuted eixt passageway observed at exposure #1 fire escape ladder obstructed by blue plastic recycle garbage containers at epxosure #4 at the 3rd and 4th fllors has air conditioner unit
Nov 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violat ion #35086248l issued on 02/27/14 and to file a certificate of correc tion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit noted i
Feb 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35086248l issued on 02/27/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: certificate filed was disapproved 3-21-14. remedy: comply
Dec 23, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation#35236843r issued on 08/17/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and rcny 102-01.for unlawfully contin
Nov 9, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236842p issued on 8/17/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & rcny 102-01. illegal egress at basement. remedy: comply w/comm's order.
Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summons/vio#35086248l issued on 2-27-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & rcny 102-01.work while on notice at basement. remedy: comply w/comm's order.
Sep 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.observed in cellar with a toilet,shower and sink while on notice of stop workorder violation #35086248l issued 02-27-14.original violation indicate
Aug 17, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed a deadbolt lock located on interior of an egress tunnel to sidewalk preventing egress from fire excape located on exposure 4. rem: remove obstruction
Aug 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. observed construction of a three piece bathroom iwth a single toilet and shower located in the cellar. observed two three piece bathrooms installed in cellar. permit on record for removal
Aug 17, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept. records. observed cellar occupied with an office with a desk and computers. also observed clothes manufacturing equipment. al
Aug 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit work noted. in basement of premises partitions erected to create separate rooms (4) full 3pc bathroom also created.rmdy: make site safe obtain permits and approvals of feasible or restore pre
Feb 27, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34573189m issued on 7/02/07.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Aug 20, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to - obtain a permit - per vecb #34573189m, issued 7.2.07 for work w/o permit: at cellar, installed roughing & piping to support gas stove, residential sink & 3 pc
Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.@ time of inspec observed the illegal storage of household items,furniture & loose debris @ roof level of 4 story multiple dwelling.note:some of storage items a
Jun 10, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain a permit. per vecb #345731189m issued on(7-2-07) (status default) no compliance recorded,for work w/o permit @ cellar installed: gas stove,res sink & 3pc
Apr 5, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of comm.respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in prior n.o.v.#34573189m for work w/o a permit at cellar level.remedy:comply w/ comm's order.remedy:
Feb 15, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.note:respondent failed to correct the condition(s) cited in the prior nov 34573189m for work w/o a permit,@ cellar level installed partitions
Oct 8, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the commissioners order to obtain a permit per ecb notice of violation #34573189m issued for work w/o permit @ cellar installed roughing & piping to support gas stove,res-sink 3pc bath. prior n
Aug 21, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov #34573189m for work done w/o a permit (installed bathroom,gas lines etc) remedy: correct condition cite).
Apr 1, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per vecb # 34573189m issued on 07/02/07 for work w/o permit at cellar installed roughing and piping to support gas stove residential sink and 3pc
Oct 21, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per vecb # 34573189m issued on 07/02/07 for work w/o permit at cellar installed roughing and piping to support gas stove residential sink and 3pc
Oct 21, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct ecb #34712193m for illegal work at cellar 3pc bathroom/gas line. no record of correction with d.o.b. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
May 9, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to obtain a permit to install water & waste lines for a 3 pc bath & gas line. remedy: obtain dob work permits.
Oct 18, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct violation#34573189m issued 7/2/07 for work without a permit-installing water & waste lines for 3 piece bathroom & residential sink & gass lines for
Apr 8, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/a commissioner order to correct nov #34573189m issued on 7/02/07 for installing partitions at full height,water,waste & gas lines for 3 rooms,3pc bath & kitchen for use as an apt in a cellar
Nov 20, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dept of bldgs records indicates premises to be a legal 20 families 1st floor than 4 floor cellar ordinary use
Jul 2, 2007 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:at cellar level installed partitions fullheight creating 3 rooms.installed water & waste lines for 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)& residential sink.installed gas line for stove at
Jul 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve