20-44 42 Street
Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00798-0050Map
Owner of record: George Billis
20-44 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Queens, 11105. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is George Billis. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2026. 31 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 45
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
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.
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.
Apr 12, 2024
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.
Nov 24, 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 28, 2023
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.
Nov 15, 2022
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.
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.
Mar 3, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system. at building entrance. , 1st story
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at apt. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
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
Jul 23, 2021
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.
Apr 14, 2021
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
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
Feb 16, 2021
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
Feb 16, 2021
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
Feb 16, 2021
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.
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Feb 27, 2014
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Feb 27, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1st story public hall
Feb 27, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimun
Feb 27, 2014
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1 story public hall
Jul 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jul 3, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eye hooks installed scuttle cover 3 sty pub hall roof.
Jun 26, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink 1 sty apt 1f kitchen. , section '' ''
May 3, 1991 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet 1 sty apt 1f bathroom er1. , section '' ''
May 3, 1991 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathtub 1 sty north apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''
Apr 30, 1991 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1 sty north apt divided 2 unit increasing from 6 unit to 7.
Apr 16, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 1 sty north apt 1f missing. located at apt 1f
Apr 16, 1991 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures sink 1 sty north apt 1f kitchen. located at apt 1f
Apr 16, 1991 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty front apt.
Sep 10, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked door 1 sty pub hall to cellar r133.
Sep 4, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system notice missing mailbox and cellar door r132.
Sep 4, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to 1 sty rear apt.
May 5, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
34,50a,50b,50c 50a)no storage in boiler room b)no clean out on chimneybase c)wrong material on pipe support.correct all violating conditionsand submit a certificate of correction
Mar 8, 2019 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 23, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 13, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 401
- Council district
- 22
- Block / lot
- 798 / 50
- Assessed value
- $450,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #414974, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 20-44 42 Street
Who owns 20-44 42 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is George Billis.
Does 20-44 42 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 20-44 42 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 20-44 42 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20-44 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.