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844 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00925-0024Map

Owner of record: Bg42

844 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bg42. HPD has recorded 270 housing violations here, most recently on July 22, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
270
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
285

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 22, 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
20
About 100% of the building's 20 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

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 · 270

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing rope holding the door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 8, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose elctrcal outlets at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at upper window sash at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    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 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide mesh screen at skylight

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiators at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of building materials at intermiate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3rd story balcony fire escape at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    May 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt .2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2025 · Apt .2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). .missing in the entire apartment located at apt .2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2025 · Apt .2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall, in the kitchenette located at apt .17, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 6, 2025 · Apt .17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , hinges , in the entrance located at apt .17, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 6, 2025 · Apt .17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt .2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2025 · Apt .2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt .17, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 6, 2025 · Apt .17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 6, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt .2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 6, 2025 · Apt .2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing cements plate jammed and obstructed entrance door to air shafts 1st from north at east, at public hall, 1st story

    May 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge jammed and obstructed entrance door to vestibule 1st from west at north, at public hall, 1st story

    May 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected cast iron radiator free standing on the floor . . at public hall, 4th story

    May 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge jammed and obstructing entrance door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing cements tiles jammed and obstructing the entrance door to air shaft 1st south at east, at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector 'defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grout joints of the ceramic tiles at south wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway garbage cans building front at 1st fire passage way from north at west

    May 3, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal door at building entrance , 1st story

    May 3, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireretardant plaster at all walls at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete . 1st court from east at south

    May 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 28, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 28, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons 39136438k., file a certificate of correction

    Jun 30, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway for 39136439m. the egress pathways from the rear courtyard to street/exit level are obstructed by garbage bins, trash, and combustible materials., remove obstruct

    Jun 30, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed at rear yard scattered excessive combustible debris which consist of wood studs,wood lath, wood molding, and construction stacked garbage bags., repair and/replace; repair and/replace.

    Jan 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed at rear ct yard of bldg scattered combustible debris blocking exit to rear court yard, and windows. further inspection of protruding nails from debris front of exit door. active occupied bldg obse

    Jan 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful act. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. records indicate no application filed to correct, certify & remove violations contained in summons# 35274215n, 35159578z, 35159579k. rem: comply

    Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful act,failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.records indicate that no application filed to certify correct and remove violations continued in summons #s 35284924p,#35159578z,and #35159579k.r

    Dec 6, 2017 · Penalty $6,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act. failure to correct & or certify an order of the commissioner. failure to correct & certify ecb#'s 35159578z & 35159579k issued on 9-16-16 for work w/o a permit & for open wiring in bedroom ceil

    Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $2,430

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful act. faiure to comply with an order of the commissioner. records indicate no application filed to correct, certify and remove violations contained in summons #35227472m,#35159579k,#351595782 rem: compl

    Aug 25, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful act,failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.records indicate no application filed to correct,certify and remove violat ions contained in summons #35159578z and #35159579k#35227472m.rem:comp

    Aug 9, 2017 · Penalty $6,030

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful act, failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. records indicate that no application was made to file, correct, certify and remove violations contained in summons #35159579k and #35159578z

    Jun 28, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. replacement of 2 outlet & switches in kitchen in apt 12. remedy: obtain permit.

    Sep 16, 2016 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. open wiring bedroom ceiling apt #12 outlet boxes & switches in kitchen are not covered apt 12.

    Sep 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,630

    Active
  • Class - 1

    B154/1/51/50a/50a-heavy c.u. 30u ppm and climing/50b-do not operate bluntil all hazardous conditions ar eimmediately corrected & dob is notified to reinspect to lift the cease use order

    Aug 16, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154/28b/3b/51/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50a-hard food loop corroded & leaking/50b-pipe safety or relief valve discharge down/50c-boiler burner heavy c.u. 300pm & climing,/50d-check chimney for possible blockage/50e

    Aug 16, 2010 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    B154,51,15,16,28a,32a,51a,50,50a/b.(51)carbon monoxide 75 ppm,50dt on boiler,shutdown.(51a)boiler needs cleaning & new baskets.(50)missing anti syphon valve on oil line.(50a)missing shut off valve @ oil tank.(5

    Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 12

    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
1916
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
14,116 ft²
Lot area
5,008 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
38
Block / lot
925 / 24
Assessed value
$716,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312162, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.

Questions about 844 42 Street

Who owns 844 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bg42.

Does 844 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 270 housing violations at this property.

Is 844 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 844 42 Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 844 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.