81 East 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04863-0043Map

Owner of record: Francis-Grey, Catherina V

81 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 Francis-Grey, Catherina V. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 5 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 29

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 17

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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 25, 2024
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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 17, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam riser in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing brick treads inpeding egress stairs building front er1.
Sep 11, 1999
Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Electric
Wiring
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Electric
Lighting
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1F
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Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1F
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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 1F
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 1F
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1F
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt BLDG
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Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Nov 17, 2025	Non-market transfer	Rentals - walkup apartments	4

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 / 43
Assessed value: $258,750
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #350243, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 81 East 42 Street

Who owns 81 East 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Francis-Grey, Catherina V.

Does 81 East 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 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 81 East 42 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 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.