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1543 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05363-0060Map

Owner of record: Rifka Paneth Irrevocable Trust

1543 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rifka Paneth Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 24 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
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 · 28

  • 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
  • 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 27, 2024

    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 8, 2024

    Open — 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 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

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Open — 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.

    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

    Open — 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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the east west & rear yards.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty balcony rear.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock & assembly entrance door to bldg.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty public hall & 1 sty apt.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance 1 sty public hall & 1 sty apt.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys all windows thru out bldg.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob on door vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear & east yard.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty east balcony.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose wall light fixture west yard.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed approx. 2 disconnect boxes supplying electricity to ac condenser units on exp#4. no permit on file with the department for mentioned work. no permits or job filings as per dob records for the work

    Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,600 ft²
Lot area
2,922 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5363 / 60
Assessed value
$120,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345943, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 1543 42 Street

Who owns 1543 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rifka Paneth Irrevocable Trust.

Does 1543 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 1543 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 1543 42 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1543 42 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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