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
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 · 31
- 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 1, 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.
Jun 6, 2025
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.
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Oct 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows thru out 1 sty front apt 1f , section '' ''
Mar 23, 1994 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items public hall all stys.
Dec 12, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective make windows openable 1 sty front apt 1f. , section '' ''
Sep 9, 1988 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.