168 East 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04878-0032Map
Owner of record: Oniel Alexander
168 East 42 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Oniel Alexander. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 4 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 8
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 8, 2019
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 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain building:defect is:at front stairs side yard & rear yard,sidewalks are cracked,broken & in disrepair.remedy:make all necessary repairs.
Apr 20, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4878 / 32
- Assessed value
- $52,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817461, last renewed —.
Questions about 168 East 42 Street
Who owns 168 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Oniel Alexander.
Does 168 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 168 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 168 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168 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.