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42-43 Ketcham Street

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01507-0077Map

Owner of record: Lee, Wei-Che

42-43 Ketcham Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lee, Wei-Che. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024. 9 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 4, 2024

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 · 24

  • 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 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, t.v. bikes. strolers at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entrance located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at metal gate at front building

    Apr 4, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar. legal fixtures may be retained; for information call the borough code enforcement office - cellar front.

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar. legal fixtures may be retained; for information call the borough code enforcement office - cellar rear.

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible - first sty.

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy - class a apts. cellar & 1st sty.

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections ; legal fixtures may be retained for information call borough code enforcement office-cellar throughout # d47589h.

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible . - cerllar front and rear, d47589h.

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible , 1st sty apartment, #d47589h .

    Aug 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 25, 1997

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35292044r issued on 11/14/17 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of corre

    Feb 20, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35292044r issued on 11/14/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply w/ commissioner's order &/or file a

    Jan 5, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from (1)to (2) families to (4) or more families.noted dob records indicates s 2 family dwelling (2nd & 3rd fl) 1st fl as recreation room & garage cellar as boiler

    Nov 14, 2017 · Penalty $47,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out permit noted:@cellar leve erected full height partition walls w/doors creating 3 rooms for sleeping & 2 bathrooms.installed water & waste lines for 2 toilets, 2 sinks , 2 showers & 1 residential sink

    Nov 14, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed bldg occupied w/out a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 noted job #400790658 to convert bldg into (3) family (alt 1) @time of insp alt-1 job #400790658 not signed off & no valid or renewed c of o.b

    Nov 14, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: 1 at cellar constructed partitions with sheetrock creating 2 kitchens 2 full bathrooms and sleeping area creating 2 class a apts at cellar 2 at first floor constructing partit

    Aug 25, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #181878 from: cellarstorage boiler 1st fl rec. rm. storage & 1 car garage 2nd fl class & apt 3rd fl class a apt to: cellar 2 class a apts 1st fl class a apt 2nd

    Aug 25, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records. 1st story changed from storage & ordinary use to anapt. partitions erected and kitchen & bath facilities installed.

    Aug 25, 1997

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to two (2) apartments, 1st story changed from storage & ordinary

    Apr 24, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 4, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    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
1970
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,400 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1507 / 77
Assessed value
$83,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #920097, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 42-43 Ketcham Street

Who owns 42-43 Ketcham Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lee, Wei-Che.

Does 42-43 Ketcham Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-43 Ketcham 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 42-43 Ketcham Street built?

City records list 1970 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-43 Ketcham 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.