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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 stairs
Mar 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 stairs
Mar 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.