242 South 2 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02420-0015Map
Owner of record: 242 South 2nd Street H.d.f.c
242 South 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 33 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 242 South 2nd Street H.d.f.c. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 58
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 65
- 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 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 33, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt installed at door in the entrance located at apt 7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance from street , 1st story
Jun 29, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2019 · Apt 14
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2019 · Apt 14
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2019 · Apt 14
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at 6th, 5th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st stories at public hall
May 14, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 paneling at all walls in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective wood panels at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide safty covers or caps at electrical outlets atnorth wall at all stories at public hall
Jun 29, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2018
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 frame missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2018
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
Jun 29, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash, third window from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper window sash, second window from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash, first window from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... south wall 10 sq ft in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at front entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide latch at gate at fire passage way, section at west
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window stool at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant window stool at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall and window stool at east at public hall stairs, 5th story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant wall and window stool at east at public hall stairs, 5th story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant wall at east at public hall stairs, 6th story
May 8, 2017
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2017
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2017 · Apt 14
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2017 · Apt 14
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2017 · Apt 14
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall stairs, 6th story
May 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 11, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately
Dec 3, 2007
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner: failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc108.1 (2008 code) 27-366 bc1021.1 (2014 code) for transiently occupied bldg. rem: d
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner: lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc903.2, 27-954 for transiently occupied bldg. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec: bc907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied bldg. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent- residentail purposes: dob records indicates 5 story multiple dwelling class 'a' apt bldg on 4th flr apt#18 now converted & used for less than 30 days
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected approx. 50'long * 15'height. sidewalk shed in front of building w/o permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions.
May 10, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
No designated foreman on site
Nov 24, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
No designated foreman on site at time of inspection
Nov 24, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Ailure to obtain a permit for temporary construction.work noted:sidew alk shed erected at front of bldg under appl#310052643 has not been permitted.appl for heavy duty sidewalk shed has been appr but not permit
Nov 19, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to notify dob prior to use or installation of "c" hooks in connection w/suspended scaffolds.
Aug 28, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Using hoisting equipment w/o a special riggers license.
Aug 28, 2007 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Hazardous
No certificate of fitness for scaffold workers.
Aug 28, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 33
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 13, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 23, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 5, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 5, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 19
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 25
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 22
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2015 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 19
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 19
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 19
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 19
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 3, 2007 · Apt 28
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2006 · Apt 28
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt BUILD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 28
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 30
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2005 · Apt 26
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 33
- Building area
- 24,850 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2420 / 15
- Assessed value
- $1,434,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304999, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 242 South 2 Street
Who owns 242 South 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 242 South 2nd Street H.d.f.c.
Does 242 South 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 South 2 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 242 South 2 Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 South 2 Street?
It has 33 residential units and 34 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.