42 Henry Street
42 Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, has 25 open HPD violations, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (50/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 3 units · Built 1878
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 50/100)
- 25 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 2 buildings' registrations; 1 graded D or F.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (25 open), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: High (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
25 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 19 class B, 6 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 34 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1999-10-12. Newest violation issued 2024-04-10. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2024. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Fire escape defect. D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 1 & 2 STY BALCONY REAR., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1567989
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCKED PREVENTING ACCESS BELL SYSTEM., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1568003
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1568004
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE 3 STY APT 3 NORTHWEST ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1568007
- Class B: Self-closing door not working (entrance). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 3 STY APT 3. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1568008
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE 3 STY APT 3 BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1568005
- Class B: Leak or water damage, bathroom. REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE SHOWER HEAD BATHTUB 3 STY APT 3 BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1568006
- Class B: Self-closing door not working (roof). D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE BULKHEAD TO ROOF., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 1567991
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 6 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: Therese A Montemarano & James M Montemarano RLT. Head officer: JAMES MONTEMARANO. Managing agent: JAMES MONTEMARANO. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 23, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3002160029, HPD building ID 310819. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- High St (A, C), 2 min walk
- Clark St (2, 3), 3 min walk
- York St (F), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 25 open (19 class B, 6 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | −5 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.