1540 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05362-0021Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

1540 42 Street is a school building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11204. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 41
ECB violations: 81
HPD complaints: 10

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 41

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed room 411 entrance on the left side is an approximately 10-ft long crack 10 inches above the floor. horizontal cracks indicate structural issue of lack of support for the wall.
Nov 13, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed

See all 41 DOB violations

ECB violations · 81

Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35720910m. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at boys gym ceiling water with plaster painting staining. remedy: comply with code.
Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35720911y. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at(3rd fl) rm 312c teachers bath rm gym(2nd fl) hallwaysmoke door near rm 221 doors are in disrepair. remedy: repair and/or r
Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed room 411 entrance on the left side is an approximately 10-ft long crack 10 inches above the floor. horizontal cracks indi
Nov 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at boys gym,one emergency exit lighting found inoperational when teste
Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:room#127 at first floor and classroom door#312c at 3rd floor do not close properly.rem:repair/replace door.
Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at boys gym,ceiling leak above the main entry door.rem:make necessary repairs.
Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner.noted:classroom doors#411 gym main entry door#320,323,312 and 305 missing door closersrem:repair/replace door.provide door closers.
Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at cellar,boiler room,exterior wall at court yard side has become porous allowingthe rain water in to the boiler room.rem:make necessary repairs.mainta
Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Class 2 item: elevator car door malfunctions in the basement and does not open when device is level, make the necessary adjustments or repairs to eliminate the problem.
Jul 12, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.at time of inspectin responding to complaint observed sidewalk shed in place at exp #1 #2 #4 upon review of bis and dobnow revealed sws permit exp10/13/21
Oct 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active

See all 81 ECB violations

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 4FF
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 3AA
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 170,753 ft²
Lot area: 84,000 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 312
Council district: 44
Block / lot: 5362 / 21
Assessed value: $7,587,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1540 42 Street

Who owns 1540 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 1540 42 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 1540 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 1540 42 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

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