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Brooklyn · Block 5363 · Lot 61 · 11219

1529 42 Street

4 floors · 29 apartments · 46,000 sq ft · built 1927 · class D4 · owner of record: 1529 42 St Realty Corp

50open violations
$96,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
59dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 59 days		Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 59 days		Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 75 days		Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 46,000 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 180 days		Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 180 days		Annual filing
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 303 days		Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 424 days		Next cycle year 2027
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-03-06 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (14) · $96,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 4, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED 2 WINDOW A/C UNITS ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXP 1 2ND FLOOR LEVEL INSTALLED WITHOUT BRACKETS IN DANGER OF FALLING OUTSIDE., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
#39191332Y		Aug 19, 2026
DEFAULT		$6,250
Jun 4, 2026Unknown CLASS - 2
ATOI OBSERVED 2 A/C SPLIT UNITS WITH DISCONNECT BOXES INSTALLED ON EXP 1 ON FIRST AND 2ND FLOOR LEVELS. AS PER DOB NO ELECTRICAL PERMIT ON FILE., OBTAIN PERMIT
#39191316Y		Aug 19, 2026
DEFAULT		$6,250
Dec 21, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35410634L ISSUED ON 6/2/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR B101:WORK W/O A PERMIT
#35536049Y		May 4, 2022
DEFAULT		$12,500
Sep 16, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35410634L ISSUED 6/2/20 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.WORK W/OPERMIT@4FL LEVEL BALCONIES.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C
#35562434J		Jan 26, 2022
DEFAULT		$12,500
Jul 22, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35410634L ISSUED ON 06/02/21 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CERT OF C
#35338319H		Dec 1, 2021
DEFAULT		$12,500
Mar 31, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35410634L ISSUED ON 06/02/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. WORK W/O A PERMIT,AT EXP#3 BALCONIES.
#35529082K		Nov 15, 2021
DEFAULT		$12,500
Oct 15, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: AT EXP#3 OBSERVED FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDERS & EMERGENCY PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED/BLOCKED BY WOOD FRAME SHEDS AT EXP#1 RIGHT SIDE FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER OBSTR
#35540532X		Nov 17, 2021
DEFAULT		$6,250
Oct 15, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35410634L ISSUED ON 06/02/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTIONPURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER
#35522037J		Nov 10, 2021
DEFAULT		$6,250
Jun 2, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND (1)AT LEFT SIDE OF THE BUILING WERE COUNTYARD CREATED AT 4 FLOOER LEVEL METAL BALCONY APPROX10'*10' SUPPORTED WITH TWO METAL COLUMNS FROM GROUND FLOOR (2)AT RIGHT
#35410634L		Nov 15, 2021
DEFAULT		$12,500
Jun 2, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND FIRE EXCAPE DROP LADDER LANDING SPACE OBSTRUCTED BY COMBUSTIBLE CARDBOARDS PAPERS&RECYCLE.(2)SIDE EXIT PASSAGEWAY ALSO OBSTRUCTED BY U
#35410635N		Nov 29, 2021
DEFAULT		$6,250
Mar 20, 2019Elevators CLASS - 1
CEASE USE ITEM: 1) GOV CABLE OFF TENSION SHEAVE 2) DAMAGED GOVERNOR CABLE: REPLACE 3) INOPEARATIVE PIT STOP SWITCH. 4) INOPEARATIVE REVERSE PHASE RELAY. 5) MISALIGNED BRAKE PADS; GAPS BETWEEN PADS AND DRUM. 125
#39001676H		May 6, 2019
IN VIOLATION		$1,250
Apr 21, 2018Elevators CLASS - 1
CU-5A10,40I10,40R9. 5A10-DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH.THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE ELEVATOR PASSENGERS SAFETY; 40I10-REPAIR MOTOR ROOM STARS GUARDRAIL MISSING; 40R9-MACHINE ROOM IS BEING US
#38263088P		Aug 6, 2018
IN VIOLATION		$1,250
Oct 25, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT.WORK NOTED:@ REAR OF BLDG @ 3 & 4 FLR,ERECTED 2 10W X 15L STEEL BALCONIES SUPPORTED BY 2 STEEL COLUMNS.NO FASTINGS EVIDENT.STRUCTURAL STABILITY IN QUESTION.CUT REAR FOR ESCAPES @ 4 FLR REMOVIN
#34874099H		Apr 11, 2011
IN VIOLATION		$0
Oct 25, 2010Unknown CLASS - 1
BC1001.3)FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EGRESS CLEAR & UNOBSTRUCTED @ REAR FIRE ESCAPES.ERECTED 2 10X15 BALCONIES,OBSTRUCTION EGRESS @ 4 & 2FLR FIRE ESCAPES.STAIR TO FIRE ESCAPE REMOVED,COMPROMISING 2ND EGRESS FROM FIRE E
#34881800M		Apr 11, 2011
IN VIOLATION		$0
DOB (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Dec 1, 2024FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
#2401337		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#39888		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#10607		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 1, 2022FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
#2201388		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 1, 2021FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
#2102644		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#04529		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#04530		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 2, 2020FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#01207		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 2, 2020FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#01207		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2015LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
#05390		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#14454		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 28, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00445		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 28, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00446		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#10156		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2005LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#03644		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#03333		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 7, 1992LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR
2
#02771		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (24)
IssuedViolationStatus
Dec 15, 2025Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device		Active
Dec 1, 2024Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction		Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT		Active
Dec 1, 2022Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
Active
Dec 1, 2021Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Aug 2, 2020Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
May 2, 2020Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
Oct 1, 2015Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT		Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT		Active
Jan 28, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 28, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
Oct 1, 2005Elevators LL1081
Active
Oct 1, 2005Elevators LL1081
Active
Apr 7, 1992Elevators LL1081
Active
Apr 7, 1992Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (4) · C 2 · B 2 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 23, 2026B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYJul 28, 2026
Jun 23, 2026CApt 2H · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJul 19, 2026
Jul 25, 2024CApt 2H · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ''HINGES'' IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WESTAug 8, 2024
Jun 10, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SOUTH WEST HANDRAIL & NORTHEAST HANDRAIL 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 15, 2008

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City records as of Nov 1, 2026, 2:07 PM ET. BBL 3053630061.

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