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89 East 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04863-0040Map

Owner of record: Thomas, Leroy E

89 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 Thomas, Leroy E. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 9 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 22

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    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 7, 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 8, 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Aug 25, 2012

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Jun 14, 2011

    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 minimum required

    Jan 24, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper window sash at west 1 window in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 14, 2005 · Apt 2F

    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 (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 / 40
Assessed value
$258,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306157, last renewed Mar 28, 2023.

Questions about 89 East 42 Street

Who owns 89 East 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thomas, Leroy E.

Does 89 East 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 89 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 89 East 42 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 89 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.