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86-42 St James Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01582-0027Map

Owner of record: Gittel Realty Associates LP

86-42 St James Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11373. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gittel Realty Associates LP. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
105
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
108

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
15
About 88% of the building's 17 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 105

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, south and east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, south and east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead stairs , 4th story, section ''b''

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead stairs , 4th story, section ''b''

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at south located at apt b20, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt B20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b20, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt B20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt b20, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt B20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt b20, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt B20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt b20, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt B20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly at door in the entrance located at apt b20, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt B20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cyclinder key operated lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt b20, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt B20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble nosing at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 1st, 3rd,5th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt b30, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2020 · Apt B30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b30, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2020 · Apt B30

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt B30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the entire apartment located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt B30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt B30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt B30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt B30

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tile in the kitchen located at apt b3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2018 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2018 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt b3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2018 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall at east in the bathroom located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt B11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrocked ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt B11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt B11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the bathroom located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt b11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt B11

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt B30

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt B30

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt B30

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt B30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt b30, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt B30

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2015

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 23, 2014 · Apt b3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 23, 2014 · Apt b3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 23, 2014 · Apt b3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt b3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 23, 2014 · Apt b3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt b3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 23, 2014 · Apt b3

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt B11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2019 · Apt B33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 10, 2019 · Apt B33

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 10, 2019 · Apt B33

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 25, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 25, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 25, 2018 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 25, 2018 · Apt B11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 4, 2017 · Apt B11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2017 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2017 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2017 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 4, 2017 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2017 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt B30

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt B30

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
17
Building area
11,448 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1582 / 27
Assessed value
$463,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #406846, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 86-42 St James Avenue

Who owns 86-42 St James Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gittel Realty Associates LP.

Does 86-42 St James Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.

Is 86-42 St James Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 86-42 St James Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 86-42 St James Avenue?

It has 17 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.