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953 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05590-0059Map

Owner of record: 953 42 St LLC

953 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 953 42 St LLC. HPD has recorded 197 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
197
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
187

What to know

Concern
6 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 197

  • 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
  • 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 19, 2025

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
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  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony at south stack (front of building)

    Aug 10, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheet rock at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway slide bolt with padlockable eye at south gate

    Aug 10, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tile surface and grouted joints of visible (mold) at north, east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the apartment in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1R

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

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead

    Nov 15, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately: 2 square feet on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north original violation 13408700 issued 01-nov-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately: 2 square feet on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1R

    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.

    Oct 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and lock on gate, front of building west side, at fire passage way

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing strainer at drainage of rear fire passageway

    Oct 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing strainer at drainage in east yard

    Oct 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of chain and padlock on metal gate at front fire passageway

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp with eye capable of being padlocked on north and south doors at stairs bulkhead to roof at public hall

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at south rear yard at fire passage way

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device on door at building entrance. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34873953n issued on 9/18/10. for work w/o a permit at cellar created class'a' apt. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Oct 21, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34873953n issued on 9/8/10 status in default no compliance recorded for work w/o permit @ cellar installed class a apt rem: comply w/ the comm order obtain p

    Aug 2, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to correct violating conditions cited in ecb nov#34873953n for work w/o a permit.rem:comply w/the comm's order

    May 12, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to obtain a permit per ecb notice violation #34873953n issued 9/8/10 status in default cert disapproved for work w/o permit @ cellar installed roughing & piping wiring & ful

    Mar 19, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commiss's order to -obtain a permit.per vecb#34873953h,issued 09/08/2010 for work w/o permit erected illegal cellar apt etc.rem:comply w/comm's order. obtain permit to cap & remove illeg

    Jan 14, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occup and building dept noted: bldg dept records indicates cellars use ordinary & storage. nowexists a one bedroom class "a" apt with 3 pc bathroom,electric stove,

    Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level full partition walls erectedflr to ceiling, plumbing and electrical lines installed creating a 1 bedroom class 'a' apt. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to

    Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. at time of insp observed the partial obstruction of a required egress passageway at the exposure 4 side of premises. passageway is required egress for fir

    Aug 31, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8,27-3719j). at time of inspection observed at exit gate from requires egress passageway form fire e

    Aug 31, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to dob records. hpd records state mdr # 305698 which indicate i-cards that state cellar to have no class "a" or "b" dwelling units & no habitable rooms. at time of inspection observed the ill

    Aug 31, 2009

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 17, 2025$1,500,000Rentals - walkup apartments6

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 / 59
Assessed value
$478,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305698, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 953 42 Street

Who owns 953 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 953 42 St LLC.

Does 953 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 197 housing violations at this property.

Is 953 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 953 42 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 953 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.