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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 100
- 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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 12, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 27, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2021
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 22, 2018
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 16, 2016
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 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement brick and mortar chimney at east roof
May 1, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony at rear
May 1, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing throughout roof
Sep 8, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar throughout
Sep 8, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leaky at ceiling cellar rear
Sep 8, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar thru out
Dec 10, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats cellar thru out
Dec 10, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out
Dec 10, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony rear
Dec 10, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over entire apt 4 er1 , section '' ''
Sep 8, 1993 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.