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43-38 42 Street

Queens, NY 11104BBL 4-00188-0040Map

Owner of record: Timothy H Eng Irrevocable Living Trust

43-38 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11104. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Timothy H Eng Irrevocable Living Trust. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 50

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 2, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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
  • 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

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in west closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall in west closet ( apprx.4 sq.ft ) in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 stairs

    Mar 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from south at west wall wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the foyer , the 3rd room from east, the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance first window from east at south in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 stairs

    Mar 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower & upper sash counter balance window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash counter balance window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective burner at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window frame interior in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light to gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,280 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
402
Council district
26
Block / lot
188 / 40
Assessed value
$436,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #401610, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 43-38 42 Street

Who owns 43-38 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Timothy H Eng Irrevocable Living Trust.

Does 43-38 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 43-38 42 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 43-38 42 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 43-38 42 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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