42-26 81 Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01526-0016Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
42-26 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Queens, 11373. It has 100 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on August 6, 2025. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 168
- DOB violations
- 36
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 143
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 168
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 7I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelin glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 7I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 7I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 7I
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 7I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 7I
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 1st room from north located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 7I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door that leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at fire stair exit door on east wall at basement
Sep 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a mirror in self-service elevator arranged so as to enable a person entering, to view inside of elevator number 4p3703
Sep 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlets safety covers/ caps on north wall at basement
Sep 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to laundry room at basement
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges (labeled as 7th floor) at compactor closet, 6th story
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall and ceing in the 1st room from east located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of wooden door jamb at laundry room, 1st story
Sep 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 5th apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 7I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 7I
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exsposed wires hanging out of ceiling at west section of building at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door
Jun 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 2023
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 not posted at lobby
Jun 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door at west section of building at basement level. at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at first door leading to laundry area at west section basement level at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective first door leading to laundry area at west section basement level at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch at the building entrance door at lobby
Jun 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an electormagnetic locking device at vestibule to 1 sty public hall door at lobby
Jun 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective laundry room door at west section at basement level at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective second door leading to laundry area at west section at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire rated door at north west section of building at basement level storage closet at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west rear yard located at north west basement level at public hall
Jun 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at central fire stairs at lobby at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7i, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 7I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at exit to rear yard at laundry room
Jun 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at entrance at laundry room
Jun 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 36
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p3703
Aug 27, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Door to boiler room not fire proof,no storage in boiler room, correct all violing conditions and submit a certificate of correction
Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#910834. remedy:submit acceptable requir
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit work notd at apt 4g erected full partitions to sub-divide studio into at 4 bedroom all with working devices and locked/blocked fire escape. rmdy: obtain permit.
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to dob records.dob's records indicate apt 46 as a studio apt illegal conversion noted at 4g converted to 1 sro & 3 lockedrooms.also noted accesst o fire escape locked/blocked and sro have no
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
05i11,34o02,56y02,56y13,16e01. 05i11-car door vision glass damaged replace glass; 16e01-numerous floors hatch door slamming open.
Sep 14, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
42n10,56y02,56t13. 42n10-bypassed fuse on controller.
Sep 14, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
70o02,71x10,52m07,68m07,69m07,14m07,41t07. 52m07- provide spin out device on hoist ropes shackles.
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round techinical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appuntenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.re
Dec 19, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51b07. (51)use same shackle car & counterweight.
May 5, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10. (83)restore to service so a full inspection can be made
Aug 22, 2005
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
83x10. (83)-restore to service so a full inspection can be made
May 16, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10. (83)restore to service so a full inspection can be made
Apr 25, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5.
Mar 25, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5.
Mar 25, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,57o,35p.35-provide access motor room.
Oct 14, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d,57o,35p.35-=provide access to motor room.
Oct 14, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
55l, 53m. 53--overhead light fixture for machine area missing,replaceimmediatly. 15--replace all missing dust covers.
Jan 9, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
53l, 53m, 17l, 22d. 53--provide missing lighting fixture over machinearea. 17--lobby, 5fl replace with clear wire glass. 22--secure from top of car.
Jan 9, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v.
Oct 18, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,28h.
Oct 18, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,07#,07 adjust door reopening (stalls)
Jul 12, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 7I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 7I
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 3J
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 3J
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 7I
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 7I
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 7I
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 7I
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 7I
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 7I
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 7I
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 7I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 7I
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 7I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 7I
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 7I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 6J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 5I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2019 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 2, 2017 · Apt 4H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | $120,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $379,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $341,960 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $259,584 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1962
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 100
- Building area
- 74,052 ft²
- Lot area
- 18,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1526 / 16
- Assessed value
- $2,506,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #420038, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.
Questions about 42-26 81 Street
Who owns 42-26 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 42-26 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.
Is 42-26 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 100 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 42-26 81 Street built?
City records list 1962 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42-26 81 Street?
It has 100 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.