42-55 77 Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01523-0062Map
Owner of record: 5277 Investor Group LLC
42-55 77 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Queens, 11373. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 5277 Investor Group LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. 16 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 36
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 33
- 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.
Jun 11, 2025
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.
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
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 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance door of the buildong at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Jun 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2021
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.
Jun 2, 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
Jun 2, 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
Jun 2, 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
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 - 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.
Dec 4, 2017
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 18, 2016
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.
Oct 15, 2015
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.
Feb 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 12, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at all sty at public hall
Sep 12, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 3rd sty balcony at rear at fire escape
Sep 12, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all sty rear at fire escape
Sep 12, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 1 fl, 1st story
Feb 20, 2000 · Apt 1 FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty pub hall night inspection.
Jul 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard night inspection.
Jul 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to vestibule from street.
Jul 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3 sty rear balcony.
Jul 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 16, 2011
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 7, 2008
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 36
- Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted at 3rd flr lvl front porch: erected a steel canopy with vinyl roof., repair and or replace
Sep 9, 2025
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted at two separate cellar staircases: no hand rails installed creating a hazardous condition., repair and or replace
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to official records: official records states 1 apt at the 2nd flr lvl & 1 apt at the 3rd flr lvl, now the 3rd flr has been converted into a duplex with the front of the 2nd flr lvl that was s
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted at cellar lvl: installed water & waste lines for a residential sink, water lines at two separate rooms and 1 shower head line., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditio
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Residence converted from 3 to 4 families. official records state a 3 family dwelling and now it has been converted into 4 families with 1 class a apt & 1 class b apt at the 1st flr lvl., restore to prior legal
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted at front of premises: erected full height partition wall separating the rear of the 1st flr lvl, installed plumbing lines for a 3pb bthrm (toilet, sink,shower), residential sink., obtai
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted at front of premises: erected a steel canopy with vinyl roof., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Found pennco boiler-1507hwd. s/n90148-0721 installed and operating with defects. missing remote shutoff switch. no fixed combustion air for boiler room. boiler room not fire rated. holes in walls and ceiling. e
Dec 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file certificate of correction for vio's #34715199r; #34184436l #34495019z remedy: file certificate of correction for all violations.
Feb 24, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comms noted respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34715199rhaving constructed at cellar lvl full height partitions to create rms
Jul 29, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comm noted respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the previous nov#34495019z having constructed at 1st fl lvl full height partitions to subdivide
Jul 29, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comms noted respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the previous nov#34495019z having constructed at 1st fl lvl full height partitions to subdivid
Jul 21, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. violation# 092298c04d005 ecb# 34184436l. remedy: file certificate of correction.
Jul 7, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #s 34715199r,34527905,34495019z. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order to obtain permit.
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file cofc for vio 34495018r, 34527905r, 34517886l, 34517887n remedy:file cofc
Oct 29, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34527905 vio 344950192 for work w/o permit no record of correction remedy:comply w/comm's order and obtain permit
Oct 29, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio #34715199r for work w/o permit @ cellar. n/a no record of correction. rem: comply w/ comm's order & obtain permit.
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order to the commissioner to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violation number 34495019x issued on 8/13/2005 for work w/o permit. at time of inspection
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violation number 34715198p issued on 11/10/2008 for residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioners to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation number 34638370l issued on 4/7/2008 for failure to comply w/ commissione
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order to the commissioner to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violation number 34527905r issued on 6/13/2006 for work w/o permit. at time of inspection
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to file cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation number 34495018r issued on 8/31/2005 for residence altered for occuapacny
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ an order to the commissioner to file a cert of c orrection w/ the dob for notice of violation number 34715199r issued on 11/10/08 for work w/o permit. at time of inspection cert status w/
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order to the commissioner to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violation number 34517887n issued on 4/19/2006 for failure to maintain at time of inspectio
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order to the commissioner to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violation number 34517886l issued on 4/19/2006 for violation of parking regulations in a
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ the comms order to obtain a permit per violation #34715199r issued 11/10/08 for work w/o permit cellar lvl rem: comply w/ comms order
May 27, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted: at cellar level erected partitions & installed water + waste lines for 3pc bathroom(sink,toilet,tub). residential sink and microwave range. 1 room used for recording room.
Nov 10, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families department of buildings records indicates premises to be legally approved for 3 family. cellar boiler + storag
Nov 10, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a c of c with the dob for nov 34495019z issued 8/31/05 34517886z issued 4/19/06 34517887n issued 4/19/06 34527905r issued 6/13/06 and 34495018r issued 8/31/05
Apr 7, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.noted:at perimeter of premises erected a bric veneerwall (enclosure) at 1st & 2nd fl approx size 25 x 50ft work approx 70%completed.remedy:stop all work except make safe & clean.obtain permit
Jun 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. a commercial vehicle dump truck approx. 6'w x 12'l plate #62370 js with no identifying tags is parked at premises. remedy: conform to parking
Apr 19, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of building at driveway to the right side of premise their is an accumulation of construction debris and rubbish compiled in approx. 6'l x 4'high mound form. at front right side of
Apr 19, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. work noted: at 1st fl level erected full heights partition to sub-divide 1st fl into (2) apts. installed water & waste lines for (3) pc bathroom toilet,sink,tub & residential sink, gas line
Aug 31, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of bldg records indicate residence is alegal (3) family. residence is now altered for occupancy as a (6) fam-
Aug 31, 2005 · Penalty $7,550
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. bldg dept records indicate legal 3 fam nowaltered into 5 fam. work noted: at cellar partitions erected.
Sep 22, 1998 · Penalty $5,300
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of bldg dept records. occupancy noted: legal 3 fam into illegal 5 fam. at cellar level, full bath, full kitchen, living/dining area, 2 bdrsm, 2 means of egress.
Sep 22, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 2,376 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1523 / 62
- Assessed value
- $360,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #415079, last renewed Jan 6, 2026.
Questions about 42-55 77 Street
Who owns 42-55 77 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5277 Investor Group LLC.
Does 42-55 77 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 42-55 77 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 42-55 77 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42-55 77 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.