197 EAST 42 STREET
197 EAST 42 STREET is a Class A9 (one-family misc) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3048960060) built in 1915, with 1 residential unit.
The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is MARTIN HOUSTON.
The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on March 20, 2026 when HOUSTON, MARTIN conveyed the property to THE PATCHES REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; HOUSTON, TRUSTEE, MARTIN for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).
Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.
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Frequently asked questions about 197 EAST 42 STREET
Who owns 197 EAST 42 STREET?
The current registered owner of record for 197 EAST 42 STREET per NYC PLUTO is MARTIN HOUSTON. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on March 20, 2026 when the property was conveyed to THE PATCHES REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; HOUSTON, TRUSTEE, MARTIN. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.
When was 197 EAST 42 STREET last sold?
The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 197 EAST 42 STREET was recorded on March 20, 2026, when HOUSTON, MARTIN conveyed the property to THE PATCHES REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; HOUSTON, TRUSTEE, MARTIN for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).
How many HPD violations does 197 EAST 42 STREET have?
No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 197 EAST 42 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.
What building class is 197 EAST 42 STREET and what does that mean?
197 EAST 42 STREET is NYC building class A9 — One-family misc. Miscellaneous one-family dwelling. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.