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242 Vernon Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01761-0020Map

Owner of record: Mcdonald, Shawn

242 Vernon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mcdonald, Shawn. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.

HPD violations
100
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 100

  • 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 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperature of130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2024

    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

    Sep 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 12, 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 17, 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 27, 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 7, 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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 13, 2021

    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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    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 16, 2016

    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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening -- double cylinder key operated lock installed on front door yard entrance to basement public hall

    May 2, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement brick and mortar chimney at east roof

    May 1, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony at rear

    May 1, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing

    Sep 8, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Sep 8, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing throughout roof

    Sep 8, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar throughout

    Sep 8, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leaky at ceiling cellar rear

    Sep 8, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 16, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing component.

    Jul 16, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar thru out

    Dec 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats cellar thru out

    Dec 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out

    Dec 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 2 sty extension roof rear exterior wall

    Dec 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose and hanging metal treads 3rd and 5th up from bottom 2 sty balcony rear er1

    Dec 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard thru out

    Dec 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony rear

    Dec 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household items and construction debris cellar thru out.

    Sep 10, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over entire apt 4 er1 , section '' ''

    Sep 8, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls center room wall & ceiling northwest room 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 4, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 4, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & north wall northwest room 3 sty apt 4 er1 2163433. , section '' ''

    Aug 4, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east & west walls center room 3 sty apt 4 harris 574 7501 er1 2163433. , section '' ''

    Aug 4, 1993 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2 silva , section '' ''

    May 17, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt BSMT1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Nov 12, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 1

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,520 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1761 / 20
Assessed value
$309,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368745, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 242 Vernon Avenue

Who owns 242 Vernon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcdonald, Shawn.

Does 242 Vernon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 Vernon 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 242 Vernon Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 Vernon Avenue?

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.