270 East 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04909-0015Map
Owner of record: Hashem, Mohammed Abul
270 East 42 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hashem, Mohammed Abul. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on December 31, 2024. 2 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 6
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 · 9
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at entrance gates at west yard
Feb 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt HOUSE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,170 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4909 / 15
- Assessed value
- $25,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 270 East 42 Street
Who owns 270 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hashem, Mohammed Abul.
Does 270 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 270 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 270 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 270 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.