687 East 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04989-0065Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Marie
687 East 42 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Marie. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on September 28, 2021. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 93
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 · 64
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink at north in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain enamel bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 2
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.
Aug 23, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin , at east wall, in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door, on the interior of room,and thumb turn on the exterior, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the kitchen , the private hallway , the foyer , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balusters at stair, north wall, in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing guardrail at stair, below grade , building front yard
Jul 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose marble tread, 1st from top , entrance stair to building , 1st story
Jul 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14424958 issued 06-jul-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all wall and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall, east wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,785 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,767 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4989 / 65
- Assessed value
- $43,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 687 East 42 Street
Who owns 687 East 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Marie.
Does 687 East 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 687 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 687 East 42 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 687 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.