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837 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00923-0063Map

Owner of record: Zheng, Wei

837 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Zheng, Wei. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 9

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. occupancy noted. cellar converted into apt. with partitions erected to create separate room full kitchen and bath. remedy: discontinue illegal

    Jun 23, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: 3pc kitchen and bath installed in cellar with partitions erected to create separate rooms. remedy: obtainpermits and approvals if feasible or restore premises to prior legal

    Jun 23, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facil

    May 27, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
1,800 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
38
Block / lot
923 / 63
Assessed value
$240,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337113, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 837 42 Street

Who owns 837 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zheng, Wei.

Does 837 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 837 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 837 42 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 837 42 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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