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96-40 42 Avenue

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01612-0029Map

Owner of record: Chen, Ai Ping

96-40 42 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Queens, 11368. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Ai Ping. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 6 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 18

  • 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 6, 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 11, 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 12, 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 28, 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 3, 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 14, 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 22, 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.

    Dec 1, 2017

    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 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 15, 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.

    Feb 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilating system in the kitchen located at apt bsmnt, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , apartment

    May 26, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative , apartment

    May 26, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    May 26, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors street entrance to bldg.

    Apr 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty pub hall.

    Apr 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit exsisting garage door had been removed and brick wall installed w/ windows however dob records show that no permit had been obtained remedy:obtain permit

    May 20, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted erected wood deck at 2nd floor rear remedy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Mar 9, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Fence exceeds permitted height noted at rear two poured concrete columbs with steel frames for gate are 9 3''in height exceed permitted six foot height.remedy:conform fence to code

    Mar 9, 2004 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2010 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 21, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 21, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 21, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 21, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 21, 2009 · Apt BSMNT

    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
1945
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,992 ft²
Lot area
2,050 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
21
Block / lot
1612 / 29
Assessed value
$74,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #412627, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 96-40 42 Avenue

Who owns 96-40 42 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Ai Ping.

Does 96-40 42 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 96-40 42 Avenue 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 96-40 42 Avenue built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 96-40 42 Avenue?

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.