99-15 42 Avenue
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01616-0056Map
Owner of record: W & E Brother LLC
99-15 42 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11368. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is W & E Brother LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on March 10, 2024. 8 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 31
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 · 35
- BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hallway at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 10, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder in down position at north yard at fire escape
Mar 10, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st section from west at north
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st section from west at north
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink drain pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 1F
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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - 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 24, 2023
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.
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 - 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.
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.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 6, 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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at 3 sty at public hall
Feb 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and walls 3 sty at public hall
Feb 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at all sty at public hall
Feb 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motion sensor at electric light fixtures at all sty at public hall
Mar 25, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for all sty of at least 60 watts at public hall
Mar 25, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families: dept. of building records: d.o.b. records indicate cellar to be inhabitual. boiler and storage use only: at
Mar 20, 2006 · Penalty $5,300
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit: work noted: at cellar level erected full height partition wall and installed water and waste line for a three piece bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) and two bedrooms. remedy: obtain permit
Mar 20, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 3RR
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 3RR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 22, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 25, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,290 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,133 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1616 / 56
- Assessed value
- $463,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #403136, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 99-15 42 Avenue
Who owns 99-15 42 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is W & E Brother LLC.
Does 99-15 42 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 99-15 42 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 99-15 42 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 99-15 42 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.