42-68 79 Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01524-0040Map
Owner of record: Irrevocable Trust Of Bi Rong Li Dated Ju Ly 7, 2023
42-68 79 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11373. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Irrevocable Trust Of Bi Rong Li Dated Ju Ly 7, 2023. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on January 11, 2023. 5 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 10
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 6
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15657576 issued 11-jan-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 8, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 29, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential r5 district. noted; at exposure # 1 of premises, 2 vehicles parked in the front yard, a white lexus plate # jpm-6024 and a black toyota plate # f68-vga in viola
Apr 9, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted at cellar level installed water and waste lines for shower and residential sink.installed unauthorized gas line for stove.remedy:obtain permits.
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo of official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicates building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicated building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicates building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling maintained,altered,or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records.noted cofo#410071522f indicates 3 story,2 family.1st floor as 1 family.2n
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by cofo or official records.notedcofo#410071522f indicates building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor as 1
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit noted at attic front(3rd floor)erected full height partitions and door to create bathroom.installed additional water and waste lines for 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)and residential sin
Mar 22, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained,or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicates 3 story,2 family.1st floor as 1 family
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicates building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Dwelling converted maintained,or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicates building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling unitc than legally authorized by the cofo of official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicates building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling maintained,converted,or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legallly authorized by the cofo or official records.noted cofo 3 story,2 units.1st story 1 unit,2 and 3 story 1 unit duple
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records. noted cofo#410071522f indicates building as 3 story,2 family.1st floor
Mar 22, 2023 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35240329x issued on 04/20/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.illegal occupancy.rem:co
Dec 8, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the # of families legally authorized by the c of o or offical records-c of o#410071522f indicates premises to be occupied & maintained as a 2 family dwelling-cellar
Apr 20, 2017 · Penalty $47,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permits: work noted: at attic level-erected full height partition to create & subdivide an open attic-water & waste line for a 3pc bathroom-toilet,shower,sink-electrical lines for lighting,oulets,switc
Apr 20, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 2 family to greated6 family. dob record cd#4100710522f indicates premises to 2 family(1st,2nd,3rd fl)cellar,boiler room accessory use. now premises conveted to
Apr 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar front created full height partitions for 2 rooms. installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,tub)& residentiak sink at kitchen. installed gas line for
Apr 20, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted; at front of premises, observed at time, one white van with ny state commercial license plates and logo's on front door parked. remedy: conform
Feb 21, 2017 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. work noted: at the rear yard of the premises installed new concreted foundations for a new structure & wood framing walls. new structure is approx 25'ft wide by 8'ft height & 15'ft long. work
Jul 8, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:at front of premises created a 12'cur cut and parking pad with a black ford van #gp9-88t and a white ford van #4487-3tc.rem:obtain permit if feasible or resotre to prior legal
Mar 8, 2001 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: on front of the house on west side of 79th street removed curb and created curb cut for parking car frontof the house. at the time of inspection 1-van blue color ford-e150 and
Sep 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,825 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1524 / 40
- Assessed value
- $89,640
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 42-68 79 Street
Who owns 42-68 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Irrevocable Trust Of Bi Rong Li Dated Ju Ly 7, 2023.
Does 42-68 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 42-68 79 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 42-68 79 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42-68 79 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.