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85 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

6
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 85 East 42nd Street

85 East 42nd Street is a two-story, four-unit residential building located in East Flatbush, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Sheila Walters. The property has a concerning pattern of Housing Maintenance Code violations, with open citations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.

Most significantly, in March 2024, there were multiple serious violations related to unauthorized construction work, including three active Environmental Control Board violations totaling over $15,000 in penalties. These violations documented unlawful construction activities, including the addition of what appeared to be a third floor, safety concerns regarding scaffolding in active common areas, and work conducted despite an active stop work order.

While one of these violations was eventually resolved, the others remain active with penalties assessed to respondent Liberow Shneur Zalman. The Department of Buildings conducted several inspections in March 2024, with one resulting in an oath violation being served and a full stop work order issued, while others resulted in the inspector being unable to gain access for inspection purposes. The building's recent history indicates significant maintenance and safety compliance issues, particularly regarding unauthorized construction activities and failure to meet basic reporting requirements.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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85 East 42nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Flatbush.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1931
Total area 3280 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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85 East 42nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

85 East 42nd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 85 East 42nd Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 85 East 42nd Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-09AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-22AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-24AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-08AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 85 East 42nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 85 East 42nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39519142024-03-15CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2024-03-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-16)
39519192024-03-15CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2024-03-15Building Violation Issued For Failure To Obey Stop Work Order (2024-03-15)
39516222024-03-13CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2024-03-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-15)
39516242024-03-13CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-03-14Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-14)
39498132024-03-04CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-03-04Oath Violation Served (2024-03-04)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 85 East 42nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 85 East 42nd Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 85 East 42nd Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 85 East 42nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 85 East 42nd Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 85 East 42nd Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 85 East 42nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-1539108919NLIBEROW SHNEUR ZALMANUNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON A NOTICE OF A FULL STOP WORK ORDER. REF TO DOB RECORDS ISSUED ON DATE 03/04/2024 UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED ONGOING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES BY APPROX. 4 WORKERS ENGAGED IN HOT WACTIVE5000.05000.0
2024-03-0439107647YLIBEROW SHNEUR ZALMANWORK WITH-OUT PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED 2 STORY BUILDING, HPD I CARD LEGAL OCCUPANCY 2 STORY BUILDING 4 APARTMENTS OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR FULLY GUTTED ALL FIRE STOPPING PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL REMOVED TACTIVE2530.02530.0
2024-03-0139107621XLIBEROW SHNEUR ZALMANNOTED: WORK WITH-OUT PERMIT, 2 STORY BUILDING, HPD I CARD LEGAL OCCUPANCY 2 STORY BUILDING 4 APARTMENTS, CONSTRUCTION IN-PROGRESS APPROX. 4 MALE WORKERS ENGAGED IN ADDING A 3RD FLOOR LEVEL APPROX. 80' L X 25:50ACTIVE2530.02530.0
2024-03-0139107622HLIBEROW SHNEUR ZALMANFAILURE TO SAFEGUARD. NOTED: 2 STORY BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION IN-PROGRESS APPROX. 4 MALE WORKERS ENGAGE IN ADDING A 3RD FLOOR LEVEL APPROX. 80' L X 25:50 W 10 F' H, SCAFFOLD SET UP IN COMMON ACTIVE EASEMENT/DRIVERESOLVE10030.010030.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 85 East 42nd Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 85 East 42nd Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 85 East 42nd Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 85 East 42nd Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 85 East 42nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 85 East 42nd Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 85 East 42nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 85 East 42nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 85 East 42nd Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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