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1439 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05344-0062Map

Owner of record: Mendel Brus

1439 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mendel Brus. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 26 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 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 · 31

  • 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 1, 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Oct 23, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    May 27, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors thru out 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceilings bathroom and center room 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective windows thru out 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective hot water faucet sink bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handles on hot and cold water bathtub bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing shut off valves on radiator front room 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceilings installed at bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective walls and floor tiles bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''

    Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.

    Dec 19, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceilingcellar thru out.

    Dec 19, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 1 sty south apt 1f bathroom. located at apt 1f

    Dec 19, 1990 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 1 sty south apt 1f thru out. located at apt 1f

    Dec 19, 1990 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items public hall all stys.

    Dec 12, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Dec 12, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective putty lower sash window 2 sty rear apt 2r kitchen. located at apt 2r

    Dec 12, 1990 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective mechanical cranks casement window 2 sty rear apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r

    Dec 12, 1990 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration rear window sheetrock over 2 sty rear apt 2r southeast room. located at apt 2r

    Dec 12, 1990 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective make windows openable 1 sty front apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bottom sash glass east window 1 sty apt 1f south room. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also missing chain door guard 1 sty apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,400 ft²
Lot area
2,053 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5344 / 62
Assessed value
$432,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330384, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 1439 42 Street

Who owns 1439 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mendel Brus.

Does 1439 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 1439 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 1439 42 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1439 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.