43-23 42 Street
Queens, NY 11104BBL 4-00163-0014Map
Owner of record: Life Leasing Limitedpartnership
43-23 42 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1942 in Queens, 11104. It has 60 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Life Leasing Limitedpartnership. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2025. 15 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 52 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 251
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Apr 15, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Apr 15, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 4th story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a05, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt A05
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a05, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt A05
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a05, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt A05
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a05, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt A05
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a05, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt A05
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt f09, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt F09
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt f09, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt F09
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt f09, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt F09
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe . in the kitchen located at apt a9, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A9
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a9, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A9
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a9, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A9
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Jan 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Jan 30, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt A9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt A9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall under the base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt a9, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt A9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar at boiler room
Jan 25, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east wall south wall and ceiling with fire retarding material at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at east, 6th story
May 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall south wall and ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at east, 6th story
May 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt f3, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2020 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt f3, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2020 · Apt F3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 5, 2017 · Apt D8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east & south walls in the bathroom located at apt d8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 5, 2017 · Apt D8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling ( 15 sq ft ), east ( 20 sq ft ) & south ( 9 sq ft ) walls in the bathroom located at apt d8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 5, 2017 · Apt D8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt d8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 5, 2017 · Apt D8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at casement windows throughout every story at the public halls and stairs landings
Sep 25, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Sep 25, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : flower pots at 4th and 3rd story balconies of the north stack at the front of the building
Feb 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : flower pots at the 6th story balcony of the south stack at the front of the building
Feb 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d9, 4th story
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout in the private hallway located at apt d9, 4th story
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall in closet waterstained in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt d9, 4th story
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water stained walls east wall bathroom in the bathroom located at apt d9, 4th story
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt d9, 4th story
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt D9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt f5, 6th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt F5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt f5, 6th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt F5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet doors in the private hallway located at apt f5, 6th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt F5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the kitchen located at apt f5, 6th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2013 · Apt F5
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p1478
Jul 29, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)remove house lock from basement hoistway door
Sep 27, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)repair mr. light.(52)lock mr door.(53)post elevator co sign (54)clean oil car top.(55)remove cover to cab vent.(56)provide in cab capacity plate of1800lbs(pounds)
Jul 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: two steel lintels bulkhead roof entranceapprox. 36 inches long x 4 inches high have been installed /replaced without any record in dob filing. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Aug 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
C/u 76x10. 76x10 car safety inoperative repair cease use item.
Apr 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85m07,55y13,58a07,41b07,55o02,43h08. (58)provide proper brake shoes (41)provide spring on sy contact (55)remove rags from machine and clean oil from machine.
Aug 5, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35o02,50y14,53b12,75u05,08v01,15l11,21l11,31m07,57o02,28h12,53b07, 31-provide covers
Jul 11, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73o,08j,35# 35-no light in motor room
Dec 19, 1997 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17i,50f,50y,08v,35o,03o,22d,74r,10i,73#,35-provide proper lock. 03-topof car 74-remove house lock basement door. 73-five year test and file elv3
Mar 18, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt F1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt E5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt D5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt D5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt D9
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt A05
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt A05
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt A05
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A9
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt A9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt A9
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt F09
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt F09
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt F09
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt F1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt F1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt F02
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2021 · Apt F02
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2020 · Apt F3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 18, 2019 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt A05
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt A05
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt A05
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt F9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt A9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt A05
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt D8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt D8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt D8
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt D8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt D8
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2017 · Apt A6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt A05
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt A2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1942
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 60
- Building area
- 61,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 402
- Council district
- 26
- Block / lot
- 163 / 14
- Assessed value
- $2,359,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #400188, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 43-23 42 Street
Who owns 43-23 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Life Leasing Limitedpartnership.
Does 43-23 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 43-23 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 52 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 87% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 43-23 42 Street built?
City records list 1942 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 43-23 42 Street?
It has 60 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.