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
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
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extension cords throughout at cellar
Apr 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.