959 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05590-0058Map
Owner of record: 959-42, LLC
959 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 959-42, LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 1 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 26
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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 19, 2025
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 9, 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 - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
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.
Oct 12, 2018
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 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & clg apt thruout 1 sty rear apt 1r mrs swhaftayyuim 435 1058.
Oct 14, 1988
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 1
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
B4a/b0a holes in boiler room walls and ceiling need repair
Sep 28, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 23, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 25, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,504 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 5590 / 58
- Assessed value
- $478,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306893, last renewed Dec 22, 2025.
Questions about 959 42 Street
Who owns 959 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 959-42, LLC.
Does 959 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 959 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 959 42 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 959 42 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.