97-38 42 Avenue
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01615-0023Map
Owner of record: Saile Gao
97-38 42 Avenue is a religious facility built in 1931 in Queens, 11368. The owner of record is Saile Gao. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 7
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- 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 6, 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 21, 2025
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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, scooter, shoping cart and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2023
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 28, 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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at east court
Aug 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at west court
Aug 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story
Aug 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3, 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 3, 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.
Apr 14, 2021
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 1, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 2018
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.
Dec 1, 2017
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 17, 2016
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.
Oct 15, 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.
Feb 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Dec 28, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective crack brick exterior wall over and under all windows building front east side
Dec 16, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective crack bricks exterior wall over and under all windows building front north side
Dec 16, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg. dept. records cellar use changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected w/kitchen & bathrm facilities installed. remedy:
Dec 16, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept record:bldg dept record indicate that cellar is to be used for boiler and storage:cellar is now used for various activies:work noted erected partitions creating about
Apr 23, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Work w/out permit:work noted:at cellar level erected partitions and created rooms for spray painting:installed water line for industrial sink and a microwave for the dining area.remedy:obtain permit or
Apr 23, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 10, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt B1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 7, 2004 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 7, 2004 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Religious facility (M9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 3,860 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1615 / 23
- Assessed value
- $436,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #414889, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.
Questions about 97-38 42 Avenue
Who owns 97-38 42 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Saile Gao.
Does 97-38 42 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 97-38 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 97-38 42 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.