42-31 Elbertson Street

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01566-0060Map

42-31 Elbertson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1987 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Jin Biao. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 9 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 32
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 8

What to know

Concern

9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 8, 2026

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 · 32

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.
May 8, 2026
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
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at the cellar at boiler room
Apr 11, 2023
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov certified late

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CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov certified late
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Apr 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Apr 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Apr 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Apr 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1 fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1 FL
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1 fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1 FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1 fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1 FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1 fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1 FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1 fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1 FL
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor not posted at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Apr 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Apr 9, 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 31, 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
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 10, 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 10, 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.
Nov 29, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. c of o number 209340 indicates residence is legally approved for two families. residence now altered
Feb 12, 2000 · Penalty $5,300
Resolve
Hazardous
Occuoancy contrary to that allowed by c of o number 209340. illegal occupancy noted legal two family converted to an illegal faive family.converted to an illegal level created an illegal class "a" apt (sepera
Feb 12, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level garage and part of cellar converted into an illegal class "a" apt with kitchen (sink in counter) and three piecebathroom (toilet, sink and shower), also in re
Feb 12, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
General
Cooking gas
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1ST
Close
General
Cooking gas
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1ST
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Cooking gas
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
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: 1987
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,625 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 404
Council district: 21
Block / lot: 1566 / 60
Assessed value: $122,880
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #431576, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.

Questions about 42-31 Elbertson Street

Who owns 42-31 Elbertson Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Jin Biao.

Does 42-31 Elbertson Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-31 Elbertson 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 Elbertson Street built?

City records list 1987 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-31 Elbertson 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.