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42-40 Forley Street

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01568-0029Map

Owner of record: Chan, David

42-40 Forley Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2002 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chan, David. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 3 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 12

  • A

    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 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in rm en1and in the bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in rm n1 and in the bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 1, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 1, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 22, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with application laws & regulations in that consttuction activities are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm w/o a vari

    Jun 1, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with application laws & regulations in that construction activities are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm w/o a vari

    Jun 1, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is construction fence erected under permit#401288655 is leaning toward side walk cerating a hazardous condition for pedestrians. fence is approx. 1 1/2 feet out plumb on an 8" height

    Mar 21, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection people working at aite under permit # 401288688 & 401288799. framing and electrical work. no plans at all remedy : stop all constrution work e

    Mar 15, 2002 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No approved plans at premises at time of inspection violation noted interior framing at 1st floor was in progress and dob approved plans are not available on site for inspection remedy stop all work provide

    Mar 4, 2002 · Penalty $320

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    (expired permit) work without permit; avbove address permit no.401288655 was expired on 10/1/01; as per nyc dob records. remedy: stop all work, retain permit as per code.

    Dec 17, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dot permit not posted: upon inspection construction material was in street (cilynder blocks) no dot permit posted/or on dob record. remedy: apply/ provide dot permit as per code.

    Dec 17, 2001 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide handrails on stairwer: all staircase opening had no handrails open to sides. remedy: stop all work; provide handrails,call best squad to lift 718 802-3717.

    Dec 17, 2001 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No approved plans and time on inspection: men working withour nycdob approved plans and time of inspection. remedy: stop all work provide approved plans: call best squad to lift.

    Dec 17, 2001 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit(fence) upon inspection fence permit #401288799 was expired nycdob record on 10/1/01. remedy; apply/renew fence permit.

    Dec 17, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit(expierd) upon inspection permit no 401288799 was expired no new permit on cob records. remedy: stop all work, apply/ renew permit.

    Dec 17, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 6, 2026Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
2002
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
2,788 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1568 / 29
Assessed value
$105,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #425734, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 42-40 Forley Street

Who owns 42-40 Forley Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chan, David.

Does 42-40 Forley Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-40 Forley 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 42-40 Forley Street built?

City records list 2002 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-40 Forley 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.