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1524 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05362-0016Map

Owner of record: Yaakov And Judy Gross Revocable Trust

1524 42 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Yaakov And Judy Gross Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 21

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas stove at cellar

    Aug 11, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub and shower stall at cellar

    Aug 11, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Aug 11, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wire at south wall stairs to roof in the private hallway located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 8, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and chairs at roof

    Aug 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Sep 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 9, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 17, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 16, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 8, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 11, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately,provide approved amended plans if feasible o r conform to approved plans,contact the dob

    Jun 26, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Apr 21, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. stop work order originally issue 6/16/09, 061609c1201vp.2nd dob swo issued 7/9/09,0709d9c1201ts.observed at time of inspection exterior constructi

    Sep 17, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo. valid cofo #173568 issued 1960 indicates premises is a two(2) family dwelling. at time of inspection cellar is advertised,arranged and occupied as a commercial bu

    Sep 17, 2013

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: premises is a 2 stry vacant and unguarded bldg and open. first floor roof defective pieces ready to fall into front yard. steps leading to cellar and stoop have large structural

    Apr 20, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

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
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
5,807 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5362 / 16
Assessed value
$266,100
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 1524 42 Street

Who owns 1524 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yaakov And Judy Gross Revocable Trust.

Does 1524 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 1524 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 1524 42 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1524 42 Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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