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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 11, 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 2024
21
About 68% of the building's 31 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 · 144

  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Oct 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.