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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

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 1, 2026

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 · 71

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose rug at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 31, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.