42 7 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00945-0047Map

42 7 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1881 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sandra Fairweather. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 61
DOB violations: 18
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 7

What to know

Concern

13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 61

ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 20, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 9, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 18, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Apr 5, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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 15, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required
Mar 16, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood treads 3 thru 9 up from bottom at public hall, 2nd story
May 9, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stories at public hall
May 9, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 9, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 9, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling soffit at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 4th story
May 9, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood & plaster board partition erected floor to ceiling 1 sty public hall center.
Sep 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling thru out cellar.
Sep 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 1 sty east apt 3 er1. located at apt 3
Sep 20, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty east apt 3 kitchen & bathroom er1. located at apt 3
Sep 20, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Sep 17, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 1 sty east apt 3. located at apt 3
Sep 17, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty east apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 3
Sep 17, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty east apt 3. located at apt 3
Sep 17, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bottles vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jun 30, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door front entrance to vestibule 1 sty.
Jun 30, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Jun 30, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot walls & ceilings 1 sty southwest apt 3 bathroom & kitchen. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes 1 sty southwest apt 3 front room. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet wall 1 sty southwest apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key lock entrance door 1 sty southwest apt 3. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jamb & interior casing entrance door 1 sty southwest apt 3. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cover electrical switch walls 1 sty southwest apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls & ceiling 1 sty southwest apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture 1 sty southwest apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty southwest apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective floor at entrance door 1 sty southwest apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty southwest apt 3 thru out. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty southwest apt 3. located at apt 3
Apr 24, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Apr 24, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system 1st sty pub hall door locked to cellar.
Jun 16, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty pub hall and at entrance to heating plant.
Jun 16, 1983
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 18

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 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
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
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 29, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 29, 1989
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Sep 29, 1987
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.note:at time of inspection i observed a sidewalk shed in place,upon inspection i observed they have failed to provide 5ft passageway for pedestrians creat
Dec 24, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler in spection report as per dob records. submit a current boiler inspectionreport.
Jul 25, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35328822x issued on 04/30/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.note:no doc file for failure to maintain bldg walls
Jun 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at front exp#1 3rd floor window above entrance concrete decorative window trim dislodged & missing from window trim. remedy: repair or replace make safe.
Apr 30, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at exp#1(front of premises)a concrete section of facade approx 4ft x 1ft dislodged from bldg into the front yard. vacate front yard. remedy: repair &/
Feb 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Non-hazardous
Work without permit: work noted: removal of partition wall at the attic remedy: stop work: and obtain a permit
Jul 22, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Door/window
Door
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 10
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 12
Close
Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 28, 2003 · Apt .
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 (C2)
Year built: 1881
Floors: 4
Residential units: 5
Building area: 4,016 ft²
Lot area: 1,950 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 945 / 47
Assessed value: $1,289,250
Landmark / historic district: Park Slope Historic District

HPD registration #313907, last renewed Dec 5, 2019.

Questions about 42 7 Avenue

Who owns 42 7 Avenue?

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

Does 42 7 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 7 Avenue 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 42 7 Avenue built?

City records list 1881 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 7 Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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