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43-49 42 Street

Queens, NY 11104BBL 4-00163-0004Map

Owner of record: Gmz Estates INC

43-49 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Queens, 11104. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gmz Estates INC. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
116
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
178

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 19, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
15
About 94% of the building's 16 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 116

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of incumbrance household items strollers, bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b mid level, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement at boiler room

    Jan 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of self lockable locking device installed at east bulkhead door to roof , 4th story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at east bulkhead door to roof , 4th story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of self lockable locking device installed at west bulkhead door to roof , 4th story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at south at fire escape

    Jan 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items, flower pots at 3rd story balcony at west stack building front at fire escape

    Jan 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective swipe lock at fire escape window on west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash 2nd window at west in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at west in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flowerpots at 2 and 3 story balcony at east wall front of building at fire escape

    Dec 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyle floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door in the room leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jan 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jan 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 10, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 3, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 18, 1999

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.work noted:@apt 3a,3rd flr erected full height partition to create 1additional bedroom vertical door &hardware partition approx.10ft long,8ft wide,8.5ft high.rem:obtain permit or restore to prio

    Jun 9, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of rigging equipment without a special riggers license. no center iron on 2 point scaffold. ropes shall not be made fast to sharp objects.

    Jul 20, 2005 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway: obstruction noted--the required fire escape drop ladder is obstructed by new building facade and door swing of resturant. dba-japanese resturant. remedy: remove fire escape obstr

    Apr 26, 1995 · Penalty $475

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans.hazardous noted:alt400044493 12/22/89.eating + drinking establishment-windows,new door.store front *the front door/existing fire escape drop ladder in obstructed by inst

    Apr 26, 1995 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1A2FLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1A2FLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1928
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
17,612 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
402
Council district
26
Block / lot
163 / 4
Assessed value
$1,239,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #407149, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 43-49 42 Street

Who owns 43-49 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gmz Estates INC.

Does 43-49 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.

Is 43-49 42 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 43-49 42 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 43-49 42 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 21 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.