729 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00922-0058Map

729 42 Street is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Qiu, Jianhua. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 6 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 18

What to know

Concern

1 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

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
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.
Jun 6, 2025
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 29, 2024
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 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
CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north east and south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose connection at faucet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2F
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.
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
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.
Oct 28, 2019
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.
Oct 12, 2018
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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
May 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Cabinet
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,240 ft²
Lot area: 2,003 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 307
Council district: 38
Block / lot: 922 / 58
Assessed value: $89,100
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #318020, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 729 42 Street

Who owns 729 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Qiu, Jianhua.

Does 729 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 729 42 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 729 42 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 729 42 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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