42-21 68 Street

Queens, NY 11377BBL 4-01346-0006Map

42-21 68 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1968 in Queens, 11377. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ali, Mohammad. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 9 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 12

What to know

Concern

2 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 20

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 15, 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
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
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.
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

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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.
Oct 23, 2018
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 17, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Nov 3, 2016
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 by the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt flr3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt FLR3
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of: double cyilnder key operated lock at apartment entrance door in the foyer located at apt flr3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt FLR3
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of : bicycles and other various household items, 3rd story at public hall
Jan 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3rd story at public hall
Jan 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at rear scrap wood used door discarded drawers,spackle buckets wood on ground supportdebris,household items stored with pieces of wood vertically in place
Apr 11, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt FLR3
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close

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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 8, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 8, 2003 · Apt 1FL
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 (C0)
Year built: 1968
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,886 ft²
Lot area: 1,482 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 402
Council district: 26
Block / lot: 1346 / 6
Assessed value: $89,340
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #431594, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 42-21 68 Street

Who owns 42-21 68 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ali, Mohammad.

Does 42-21 68 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-21 68 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 42-21 68 Street built?

City records list 1968 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-21 68 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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