93 East 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04863-0038Map
Owner of record: Romain, Donna
93 East 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Romain, Donna. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 26
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 · 41
- 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 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
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.
Nov 4, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 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 8, 2021
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.
Nov 7, 2016
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sink drain in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass 1st window from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramiic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window balances 1st and 2nd windows from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in 1 sty front apt 1f. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling in east room of 1 sty front apt 1f. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling in bathroom of 1 sty front apt 1f. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture entering ceiling bathroom in 1 sty front apt 1f. , section '' ''
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty east apt 1r , section '' ''
Nov 13, 1990 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty east apt 1r kitchen and bathroom , section '' ''
Nov 13, 1990 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty east apt 1r williams. , section '' ''
Nov 12, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide fusible links boiler room enclosure cellar.
May 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling front north cellar.
May 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling front north cellar meter room.
May 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes thru out cellar.
May 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination front 1 sty public hall night inspection.
Aug 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Aug 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door knob front entrance to bldg.
May 29, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line south yard.
May 29, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.
May 29, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear.
Sep 30, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 kitchen sink installed cellar rear.
Sep 30, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 water closet & wash basin installed cellar center.
Sep 30, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 partitions & wall erected cellar thru out creating 3 rooms.
Sep 30, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Mold
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4863 / 38
- Assessed value
- $258,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344646, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.
Questions about 93 East 42 Street
Who owns 93 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Romain, Donna.
Does 93 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 93 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 93 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 93 East 42 Street?
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.