125 East 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04879-0159Map
Owner of record: The Estate Of Joan Coote
125 East 42 Street is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is The Estate Of Joan Coote. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on March 6, 2024. 28 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 28
- BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas stove at cellar
Mar 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin and shower at cellar
Mar 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at cellar
Mar 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections in kitchen within third room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible kitchen 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections kitchen 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible kitchen within third room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections in bathroom within third room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections in bathroom 2nd from east at south located at bsmt-apt baseme
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for ... at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents - rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at cellar
Aug 29, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar
Aug 29, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order , complaints 3a72100 on 08/02/2026 by # 2997 ert inspectors removed at front main entrance door., comply with code
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Noted work without permit to create a class "a" apartment and sro in cellar. noted illegal and substandard gas line installed for boiler plus stove. added plumbing, electrical, and full lenght partions for room
Aug 1, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Noted in a 2 family home that cellar had been altered contrary to occupancy. an sro and a full "class a" apt had been add to convert 2 family to 4 family. cellar apartment is adjacent to boiler creating co dang
Aug 1, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commission order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for the notice of violation #35482011h issued on 05/25/2021 pursuant to 28-204.4:, file a certifi
Apr 12, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commission order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for the notice of violation #35378393m issued on 05/25/2021 pursuant to 28-204.4:, file a certifi
Apr 12, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or the department of buildings records.partition erected create an illegal class a apartment at cellar rooms used for being unlaw gas range present also present a
Mar 6, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records dept records indicate 2 storys.2 apts at time of inspection observed cellar set up and arranged for sleeping, with 3 bedrooms, 3 pc bathroom
May 25, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit.noted:at cellar level full height partition erected water&waste lines installed for 3 pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)&residential sink.remedy:obtain permit
May 25, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of building records.partition erected creating an illegal class"a"apartment at basement with 2 rooms for living.present is a bathroom complete with a sh
Apr 2, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. note: interior partition walls erected in the cellar creating 2 rooms 1 with a bed & dresser a 2nd room w/exercise equipment. 3pc bathroom w/shower stall observed in the cellar. remedy: obtain
May 19, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. noted: 1 bedroom created in the cellar arranged for occupancy w/1 bed and dresser. one 3 pc w/bathroom w/shower stall created in the cellar. remedy:
May 19, 2011 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records.class a aptcreated @ cellar fixtures present. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Aug 29, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt PH
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt PH
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt PH
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 25, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Mold
Aug 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,328 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,033 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4879 / 159
- Assessed value
- $79,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 125 East 42 Street
Who owns 125 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Estate Of Joan Coote.
Does 125 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 125 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 125 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 125 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.