696 East 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04988-0025Map
Owner of record: Solanges Mimy
696 East 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Solanges Mimy. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on August 1, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 51
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 · 71
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in closet in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and north walls at public hall stairs
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor inaccessible at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10-sq.ft. at south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18125077 issued 31-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose rug at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at 2nd story at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet receptacle at south wall in the kitchen located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10-sq.ft. at south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30-sq.ft at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at closet north wall in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 17871226 issued 05-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .... in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at closet north wall in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 5, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt APT3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3THIRD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3THIRD
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt B1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,390 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,733 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4988 / 25
- Assessed value
- $215,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321422, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.
Questions about 696 East 42 Street
Who owns 696 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Solanges Mimy.
Does 696 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 696 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 696 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 696 East 42 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.