42-31 79 Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01525-0092Map
Owner of record: Irrevocable Trust Of Bi Rong Lin Dated J Uly 7 2023
42-31 79 Street is an one-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11373. It has 1 residential unit across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Irrevocable Trust Of Bi Rong Lin Dated J Uly 7 2023. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on January 28, 2007. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 1
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock security gate at entrance to bldg.
Jan 28, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant at time of inspection , damage, oberv ed to have been sustained to rear section of house with burned siding structure must be maintain in code compliant manner
Jan 24, 2026
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Work without a permit. as noted: at time of inspection observed at rear a horizontal enlargement 1st floor rear bumpout. approx 10' x 12'. no permit on file. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior l
Jan 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dob records indicate premises to be leagally approved for 1 family. cellar storage residence is now altered
Jul 28, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level installed water and waste line for 3pc bthrm (tub,toilet,sink) residential sink and gas line for stove. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Jul 28, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,774 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1525 / 92
- Assessed value
- $64,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 42-31 79 Street
Who owns 42-31 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Irrevocable Trust Of Bi Rong Lin Dated J Uly 7 2023.
Does 42-31 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 42-31 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 42-31 79 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42-31 79 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.