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242 Menahan Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03317-0017Map

Owner of record: J 242a LLC

242 Menahan Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is J 242a LLC. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 82

  • 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 10, 2025

    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 24, 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 1, 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum required 100 watts(light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding east and west window at at fire escape, 2nd story

    Sep 26, 2018

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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

    Sep 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 26, 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 10, 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    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 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    May 31, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, baseboard at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at cellar

    Oct 2, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash window leading to fire escape, in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash west window , in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles east wall , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

    Jan 31, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water penetration at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    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 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance 1st window at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window frame at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2flr, 2nd story

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ... at boiler room

    Nov 22, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 4th room from east, the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,720 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3317 / 17
Assessed value
$140,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368276, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.

Questions about 242 Menahan Street

Who owns 242 Menahan Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J 242a LLC.

Does 242 Menahan Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 Menahan 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 Menahan Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 Menahan Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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