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18 East 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04846-0014Map

Owner of record: Desmong, Clive N.

18 East 42 Street is a two-family home built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Desmong, Clive N.. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 2

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure#2 severe vertical/horizontal cracks with separation. at lower sections concrete laminate has detached., repair a

    Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1950
Floors
1
Residential units
2
Building area
1,617 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4846 / 14
Assessed value
$39,000
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 18 East 42 Street

Who owns 18 East 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Desmong, Clive N..

Does 18 East 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 18 East 42 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 18 East 42 Street built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 18 East 42 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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