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939 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05590-0065Map

Owner of record: Dave Friedman 3, LLC

939 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dave Friedman 3, LLC. HPD has recorded 120 housing violations here, most recently on August 8, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
120
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 8, 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 · 120

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mail box for 3r,3f,2r,2f at vestibule east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at bulkhead to the roof at public hall

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicyle , shoping carte and househlod items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of householde items at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead to the roof at public hall

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak skylight at bulkhead to the roof at public hall

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and east wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18991439 issued 08-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). east wall in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at 1st and 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south , east , north and west wall and ceiling and at window frame at east wall and at riser at east wall and at door frame at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective riser at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at observed rat droppings in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of paiint cans, shopping carts throughout intermediate landings at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at the ceiling and south wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at center, 3rd story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device assembly at the front entrance door to building, , 1st story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and south wall, at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at center, 3rd story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device assemby at the west entrance door to vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .... 1st court from east at center

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set assembly at entrance to east center court , at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shipping cart, baby carriage, at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder, paintings and shopping cart.. at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of storage shelf, shopping carts, at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 21, 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 21, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 21, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 17, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35378424x issued4/29/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Jan 24, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35378424x issued 4/29/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/o permit.noted:at celar level

    Nov 19, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35378575n issued on 4/29/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain build

    Sep 21, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35378424x issued on 4/29/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.at cellar level work w/o

    Sep 21, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35378575n issued4/29/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.prev ecb35531946l comply w/co

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35378424x issued4/29/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35378575n issued on 04/29/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for various materials of different kind stored at

    Jun 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions walls creating 4 rooms & 2 bathrooms. installed water & waste linesfor 2 3pc bathrooms(2 toilets,2 sinks,2 showers)& 2 residential sinks.

    Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection: at rear of premises multiple trash bags,air conditioner,car tire,chain link fencing,steel pipes & misc garbage strew about the backyard

    Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted,maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more thanthe legally approved # of families authorized by the c of o or official records. dept of bldg records indicates premises to be legally appro

    Apr 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. class 'a' apt created at basement, partitions erected creating rooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.

    Oct 9, 2008 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records.2-class "a"apt created at cellar thruout - partitions erected creating rooms,kitchen & bathroom fixtures present.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amen

    Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. class a apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rooms kitchen and bthrm fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of

    Jun 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 3, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2004 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 13, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close

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 (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,415 ft²
Lot area
2,179 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
38
Block / lot
5590 / 65
Assessed value
$454,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314444, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.

Questions about 939 42 Street

Who owns 939 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dave Friedman 3, LLC.

Does 939 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 120 housing violations at this property.

Is 939 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 939 42 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 939 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.