42 Diamond Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02685-0058Map
Owner of record: 42-44 Diamond Street LLC
42 Diamond Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 42-44 Diamond Street LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2021. 23 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 101
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 14, 2018
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
Apr 3, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2016
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, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, apartment at west
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1st story public hall in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 14
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes (north wall) at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar
Dec 8, 2003
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - 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 200 watts minimum required
May 27, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling kitchen 4th sty north apt 16 , section '' ''
Feb 11, 1999 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling kitchen 4th sty north apt 16 , section '' ''
Feb 11, 1999 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator west room 4 sty north apt 16 , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1999 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak kitchen 4 sty northeast apt 16 er1. , section '' ''
Jan 15, 1999 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture kitchen 4 sty northeast apt 16. , section '' ''
Jan 15, 1999 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin bathroom 4 sty northeast apt 16. , section '' ''
Jan 15, 1999 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose loose metal ceiling kitchen 4 sty outhwest apt 16 located at apt 16
Mar 24, 1998 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening entrance to 4 sty southwest apt 16 located at apt 16
Mar 24, 1998 · Apt 16
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 missing
Jun 7, 1997
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty south apt 14. located at apt 14
Nov 12, 1996 · Apt 14
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partitions erected creating additional apt in basement.
Jun 18, 1991
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures fixtures 4 sty southwest apt 15 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 15
Mar 18, 1991 · Apt 15
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector improperly installed 3 sty southwest apt 15 sliwka. , section '' ''
Jun 15, 1990 · Apt 15
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 8
- 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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 11
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.noted:dislodged & delaminating stucco at south-east elevation side above side yard.bulkhead doors are broken.underside of a staircase on 4th fl is rusted due to water damage.remedy:
Jun 13, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:dislodged & delaminating stucco cladding at south elevation side yard facade.cracked brick work & missing mortar joints at west elevation & east elevation w/
Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway:total obstruction noted:rear fire escape drop ladder is directly above make shift tent like structure w/ table inside & below drop ladder,preventing escape in case of emergency.remedy:remove all
Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted:dislodged delaminating &cracked stucco clapping;cracked missing brickwork & moratr joints front, rear & sides of bldg. condition is hazardous as of this inspection
Jul 18, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failre to comply with commissioners order to file a cofc with the dob for vio# 34496572z noted:cited facade defects not removed are now hazardous & no cofc was filed with dob as required.
Jul 18, 2006 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Exit passageway:total obstruction noted:@ tent with table, seating lighting was erected directly below rear, fire escape drop ladder @ rear yard, reventin the lowering of drop ladder for escape in an emergency
Jul 18, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with the dept. of buildings orders to obtain a permit on 10/04/05 v#34496571r was issued for work in cellar installed plumbing and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom and full height partitions.dob
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. note. property profile over view records indicate "c1-walk-up apartment" which is over six families without
Oct 4, 2005 · Penalty $3,050
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit- hazardous. note. full partition walls illegallyerected at various locations in rear section of cellar illegally creating an illegal apartment with a three piece bathroom, kitchen with hot
Oct 4, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls. note: at front,rear and side of bldg (court yard side) are vertical and horizontal cracks approx. 1/4" wide at various locations. also at side of bldg (court yard side)
Oct 4, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. note. in rear rear section of cellar an illegal apartmentcreated and occupied with one male and one female adults, and no
Oct 4, 2005 · Penalty $480
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2015 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2015 · Apt 7
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2015 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 3, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 11
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 16
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 16
Close - General
Floor
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 12B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 12B
Close - General
Mold
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 12B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 12B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 12B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 12B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 12B
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 12B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 12B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 12B
Close - General
Floor
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 12B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 12B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2008 · Apt 12B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 12
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2008 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 14
Close - General
Doors
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 14
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,814 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2685 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,059,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335039, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 42 Diamond Street
Who owns 42 Diamond Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42-44 Diamond Street LLC.
Does 42 Diamond Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 42 Diamond Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 42 Diamond Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42 Diamond Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.