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
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 · 105
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 16, 2015
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.