# 42 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

BBL 3005110028 · Block 511 · Lot 28 · BIN 3008250  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/42-richards-street-3005110028  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 50 Commerce St; 42 Richard St; 50 Richard St; 50 Richards St

## Summary

42 Richards Street (Brooklyn, NY 11231; tax lot BBL 3005110028) is a warehouse (building class E9: warehouse (subtype E9)), built around 1920, on a 15,050 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as 50 RICHARDS STREET LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,750,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, nine active DOB violations and five active ECB violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “42 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (BBL 3005110028)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/42-richards-street-3005110028. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11231: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 37 Richards Street (165 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/37-richards-street-3005120020
- 41 Richards Street (173 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/41-richards-street-3005120013
- 29 Richards Street (184 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/29-richards-street-3005120022
- 62 Richards Street (225 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/62-richards-street-3005180026
- 30 Richards Street (234 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/30-richards-street-3005080025
- 64 Richards Street (296 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/64-richards-street-3005180028
- 54 Commerce Street (88 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/54-commerce-street-3005110035
- 35 Seabring Street (106 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/35-seabring-street-3005110019

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 5 |
| Active DOB violations | 9 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 50 RICHARDS STREET LLC
- Building class: E9 – Warehouse (subtype E9)
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 15,050 sq ft · Building area: 27,000 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,750,000, assessed value $1,237,500, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-12-12 from MILEA, FAY to 50 RICHARDS STREET LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-12-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-12-02 from MILEA, JOSEPH to J AND B MANAGEMENT CO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301511932 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT PARTITIONS 2ND FLOOR. REMOVE PLUMB ING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-07-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300535730 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO INSTALL THREE.DOUBLE-WALLED COATED STEEL TANKS OF LUBRICA- TING OIL ANTIFREEZE AND USED OIL.NO CHAN GE IN USE OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-06-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300526535 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT NEW PARTITIONS INSTALL NEW PLUMBIN G AND CHANGE OCCUPANCY AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS FOR SUBDIVISION PLANS SE E 300525037 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-06-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 300526544 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON-STRUCTUAL ELE MENTS OF BUILDING.NO CHANGE TO SE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLIC ATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-06-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300526526 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NO WORK TO BE DONE THIS APPLICATION IS B EING FILED TO SECURE A NEW C OF O DUE TO SUBDIVISION OF LOT 28 REFER TO 300525037 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-04-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301511932: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2003-04-10, expires 2004-04-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301511932: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-04-01, expires 2004-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-01-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300824810: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1999-01-07, expires 1999-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-03-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300551150: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1997-03-21, expires 1998-03-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-10-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300553899: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 1996-10-18, expires 1997-01-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-10-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300551150: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 1996-10-18, expires 1997-01-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-09-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300526535: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1996-09-06, expires 1997-01-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-09-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300526535: Alteration. Issued 1996-09-05, expires 1996-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-09-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300526526: Alteration. Issued 1996-09-05, expires 1996-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-08-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300535730: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1996-08-28, expires 1997-01-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-06-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300526544: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1996-06-26, expires 1996-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-04-17 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1994-05-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-06-28 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL): 1. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1992-04-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL): 1. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1991-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL): 1. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1990-06-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL): 1. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1989-10-12 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL): 1. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-02-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: ERECTED INTERIO RWALLS PARTITIONS CREATING ROOM AT VARIOUS LOCATION FULL KITHCHEN WITH A GAS STOVE 3 PC BATHROOM, BEDROOM. REMEDY: OBTAN A PERMIT. MAKE SITE SAFE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 1991-08-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: 73Y. #RETURN TO SERVICE OR DISMANTLED.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2003-03-29 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTIAN (EXTERIOR BLDG WALL) NOTED DEFECT:FACADE DEFECTIVELOOSE SPALLING DETACHED,MISSING,ERRODED CEMENTIOUS FACADE IN DANGER OF FALLING TO PUBLIC SIDEWALK.NOTED LOCATION:FACADE 1)ADJANCENT RICHARDS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2003-02-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY BUILDING RECORDS ALT# 300526526 COMMERCIAL DEFECTS: 2ND FLOOR NY USED AS A DWELLING 3PC BATHROOM, FULL KITCHEN WITH A GAS STOVE AND ALSO A BEDROOM. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2006-05-02 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL. FRONT & SOUTH FACADES HAVE CRACKED & DISLODGING CONCRETE W/AREAS W/EXPOSED & GUARDED REBARS. REMEDY:MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS/MAKE SAFE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 50 RICHARDS STREET LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-12-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-12-12). | 636b-3b5g |

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