859 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00923-0050Map
Owner of record: 859-42 Realty Corp
859 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 31 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 859-42 Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 144 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 144
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 165
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 · 144
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scolding hot water exeeiding the allowable tembreture of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story
Dec 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper at vestibule entrance, eye at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at fire door leading to roof, hinges, at bulkhead section north at public hall, 4th story
Nov 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at fire door leading to roof at bulkhead section north at public hall, 4th story
Nov 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of pad lock at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section at east
Oct 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section at east
Oct 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story, section at east
Oct 18, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the vestibule door at fire escape, 1st story
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd fire escape south at east at 2nd story balcony at fire escape, 1st story
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding over window sill at 2nd fire escape south at east at 3rd story balcony at fire escape, 1st story
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes tv/cable antenna connected at 1st fire escape south at west at 1st story balcony at fire escape, 1st story
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building front entrance to panel at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane, lower sash at south window at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls and ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''e-h'', at north
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 1A
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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 3rd story balcony, east stack at building front
Jul 1, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 3rd story balcony, west stack at building front
Jul 1, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at 4 floor hallway clear exit passageway partially obstructed by large combustible box with furniture. at courtyard observed stored excessive amount combustible wooden debris. fir
Jan 9, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
The use of licensed mater plumber,master plumber,or any other title insuch manner as to (convey) the impression that such person is a masterplumber. noted: fakhrul hoq presented business card which states "plum
Oct 27, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 3, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 3, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 19, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 22,296 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 923 / 50
- Assessed value
- $663,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303690, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.
Questions about 859 42 Street
Who owns 859 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 859-42 Realty Corp.
Does 859 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 144 housing violations at this property.
Is 859 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 68% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 859 42 Street built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 859 42 Street?
It has 31 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.