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725 East 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04989-0050Map

Owner of record: Mcpherson, Alten

725 East 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mcpherson, Alten. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 18

  • 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

    Open — Info 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

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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 4, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 21, 2017

    Open — Info 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 7, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Padlock none

    Clos-padlock none

    Feb 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob. noted: violation issued on 9.11.08 (violation #091108717aa03) for illegal use in residential zoning district auto shop at

    Sep 14, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district(r4 zone). note: the garage at real side of property being used as auto body shop,(use group "16") which is not allowable in r4 zone observed 1 white acura vehicle inside the

    Sep 11, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to file a cert of correction for vio#34124509h for work w/o permit illegal extension of rear garage no record of correction remedy file certificate of correction

    Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio 34564509h for work w/opermit, illegal extension of rear garage. no record of correction. n/a. remedy: comply w/comm's order to obtain permit.

    Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with commissioners order to correct vio #34564509h for work w/o permit illegal extension of rear garage no record of correction. remedy: comply with the commisioners order to obtain permit.

    Oct 25, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34564509h in that the detached rear garage was extended w/o permit.the extension of wood frame construction w/ a

    Jun 9, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit- hazardous. noted: at rear of above premises front "west" horizontal extension of rear garage "detached" meas approx 8'wide x 5'deep x 8'high w/ flat roof wood frame const cmu walls erected &

    Feb 22, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.(defect is) broken + missing doors + windows at garage and first floor front + rear.remedy:make all necessary repa-irs.

    Sep 11, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to building dept. records. rear garage being used as an auto repari shop. remedy:discontinue the illegal use or obtain a proper cofo.

    Jul 14, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2F

    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 (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,040 ft²
Lot area
1,767 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4989 / 50
Assessed value
$48,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350173, last renewed Mar 16, 2003.

Questions about 725 East 42 Street

Who owns 725 East 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcpherson, Alten.

Does 725 East 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 725 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 725 East 42 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 725 East 42 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.