47-20 42 Street
Queens, NY 11104BBL 4-00196-0032Map
Owner of record: 47-20 Owners Corp
47-20 42 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1938 in Queens, 11104. It has 59 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 47-20 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 44
Available now in this building
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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
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HPD housing violations · 12
- 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.
Nov 21, 2025
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 - 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.
Apr 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4k, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2014 · Apt 4K
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at window frame in the kitchen located at apt 6g, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east window frame in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6g, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6g, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6g, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6g, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 29
- Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered work stopped for job # q01077680-i 1 due to intent to revoke approval and permit.
Nov 19, 2025
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2016
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p40
Mar 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 13, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Device #4p40
Jun 17, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(05)file & obtain a permit from this department for new main machine traction sheave.(48)properly secure same wherever necessary thoughout hoistway.(51)eliminate extention from motor room to roof & landing light fixture.(52)replace missing toe guard on car.(53)repair pit & under car lights
Aug 23, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(5)file a bn & obtain a permit from this dept.for new sheave (47)remove electric light line for stairwell taped from motor room light line
Jul 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
67x10,05x10,70o02,39q03. 67x- emergency phone. 05x- door zone restrictor inoperative. repair. 39q- wiring on top of car install cover exposed.
Feb 25, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed erected under permit #420492078 at exp 1 does not meet code specifications. support columns out of plumb. missing contractor sign bc 3301.9.5 & debris stored on sidewalk shed deck. remedy:conform
Oct 9, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign at elevator bank on floor 1 to 6 including cellar. failure to provide 3' high alphabetic letter of identification. for elevator bank, for stair on floor 1 to 6 and cell
Dec 2, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required file protection systems. file report.
Dec 2, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35 p 37 l 47 y (35) provide access to machine room (37) remove fuse which is blocking relag (47) clean all oil from governor rope
Mar 10, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05m,35l, 05. vision panel. 35. bottom step of motor room stairs.
Dec 21, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,33p
May 1, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18l, 18 2nd floor 24 remove extension cord from motor room to stairwell
Jun 17, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74m07, 57o02. toe guard 75 remove extension cord form motor room to stairwell
Sep 20, 1990 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 3K
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 4K
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - General
Windows
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - General
Windows
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 31, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 4K
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2010 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 6H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2007 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2007 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2007 · Apt 6H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2007 · Apt 6H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 1, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 2J
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2003 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 2, 2003 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 2, 2003 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 6D
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | $442,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 2, 2026 | $394,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | $875,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1938
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 59
- Building area
- 64,890 ft²
- Lot area
- 16,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 402
- Council district
- 26
- Block / lot
- 196 / 32
- Assessed value
- $3,163,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #400219, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 47-20 42 Street
Who owns 47-20 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 47-20 Owners Corp.
Does 47-20 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 47-20 42 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 59 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 47-20 42 Street built?
City records list 1938 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 47-20 42 Street?
It has 59 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.