849 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00923-0056Map
Owner of record: Bg5 LLC
849 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bg5 LLC. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on January 21, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 160
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 156
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 160
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Jan 21, 2026
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 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at north yard
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 7
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 7
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...door and frame at vestibule , 1st story
Jun 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...lock at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jun 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the fire passageway
May 3, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash east 1 window in the 4th room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stories at public hall stairs
Sep 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at front door building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 72ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 72ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool in the 4th room from east located at apt 72ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 72ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 72ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 72ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 72ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set , 1st story
Aug 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the fire passage way at soth
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at door in the entrance located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with lockable knob preventing entrance to fire escape room in the 4th room from east located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper, eye, at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd marble tread from bottom from 1st story to 2nd story at public hall stairs
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door, latch at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance door, latch at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at fire escape, 3rd story
Nov 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 23, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway garbage and garbage cans at fire passage way
Sep 23, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items (sofa) at public hall, 4th story
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 72NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
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
- 20
- Building area
- 14,456 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,008 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 923 / 56
- Assessed value
- $409,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316637, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 849 42 Street
Who owns 849 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bg5 LLC.
Does 849 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.
Is 849 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 849 42 Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 849 42 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.