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223 East 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04896-0049Map

Owner of record: Desiral , Roberto

223 East 42 Street is a two-family home built in 2002 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Desiral , Roberto. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 22, 2025. 1 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 22, 2025

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 · 8

  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar at north, vacate #259444

    Apr 22, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, and shower stall at cellar

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible (exposed cap gas line at north wall) at cellar

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling and walls throughout at cellar

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material at cellar

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of extension cords throughout at cellar

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower stall at cellar

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class a apartment at cellar. room(s) used for living created by partitions. bathroo

    Apr 7, 2025 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district observed: a 1999 black kia sephia 4dr parked in rear of driveway without license plates. rem: discontinue illegal use.

    May 9, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    New building occupied w/o a valid temporary/final c of o. note: building originally occupied tco 301393604 exp 12/9/04. observed 2nd flr of premises occupied by 2 persons furnishings & personal items observed.

    May 9, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: a rear yard wooded deck erected approx 20ft x 12ft x 15ft high with entrance door and roof. all work done w/o permit.remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Oct 23, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bldg occupied w/o valid c of noted temp c of o for this premises exp 12/9/04 remedy: obtain a valid c of o

    Oct 23, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy noted: building is occupied, temporary certificate of occupancy #301393604 expired on 05/12/04. remedy: obtain valid certificate of occupancy.

    Jul 7, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. upon inspection at above property plumbing work was in progress (installed bathtubs 1st and 2nd floor, vent pipes, cold and hot water pipes) and dob records shows no permit for plumbing

    Dec 30, 2002 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
2002
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4896 / 49
Assessed value
$65,160
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 223 East 42 Street

Who owns 223 East 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Desiral , Roberto.

Does 223 East 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 223 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 223 East 42 Street built?

City records list 2002 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 223 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.