944 42 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05595-0019Map
Owner of record: 944 42nd Realty Corp
944 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 42 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 944 42nd Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 124 housing violations here, most recently on June 18, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 124
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 196
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 · 124
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the vestibule . at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story, section ''east''
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at 1st air shaft from east at center
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd story, 1st stack from north at building front at fire escape
Jun 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd story, 2nd stack from north at building front at fire escape
Jun 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 16, 2021
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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 20, 2020
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2019 · Apt C9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt c9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2019 · Apt C9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing cast iron radiator at public hall, 4th story
Jan 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at cellar
Jan 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom , the foyer , the private hallway located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 closet from east at south wall door, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 3rd room from east located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 entire apartment located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing (not secured) radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerators with intact doors at 2nd and 3rd sty at public hall
Jan 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 entire apartment located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate, south east corner at 2nd story balcony, north stack at building front
Nov 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story at north stack at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixtures at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story, section at east
Sep 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 23, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 23, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items, at 2nd and 3rd story balconies , building front, at fire escape
Sep 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated locked installed at door, to 1st story public hall, leading to central court
Sep 23, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 23, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item and bicyle at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 23, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt b11, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt B11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b11, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt B11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b11, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt B11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface 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 b11, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b11, 2nd story, 6th apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 1; air conditioner not srewed in in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at north 2 window upper sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2017 · Apt A9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at north 2 window upper sash in the kitchen located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2017 · Apt A9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt b11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt B11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 closet from north at east wall door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the 1st room from north at east located at apt b11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at east, the foyer , the private hallway , the kitchen located at apt b11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt b11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at south
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt B11
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Plumbing work w/o a permit witnessed 8 sections of weil mclain boiler outside & boiler in basement removed putting in new one at time of complaint.remedy:obtain permit to comply w/code.
Feb 6, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt A5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt D7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 26, 2025 · Apt ALLAPA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 12, 2021 · Apt UNITA4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 12, 2021 · Apt UNITA4
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 12, 2021 · Apt UNITA4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2021 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2021 · Apt D11
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt C6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt C6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2020 · Apt A3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 17, 2020 · Apt A3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2020 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2020 · Apt D7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2020 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2020 · Apt B2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 9, 2020 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2020 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2020 · Apt D7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt B4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 8, 2019 · Apt C9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt D7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt D7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt A8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt B5
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2017 · Apt C9
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt B11
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt B11
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 32,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 5595 / 19
- Assessed value
- $903,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346597, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.
Questions about 944 42 Street
Who owns 944 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 944 42nd Realty Corp.
Does 944 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 124 housing violations at this property.
Is 944 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 69% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 944 42 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 944 42 Street?
It has 42 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.