55-42 Metropolitan Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03365-0036Map
Owner of record: 5542 Metro LLC
55-42 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 5542 Metro LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 21 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 21
- 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 25, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Nov 29, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Nov 18, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 22, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Jan 11, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color closet walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bedroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer from street entrance 1st sty public hall located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department walls thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2002 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen&bath/room in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 26, 2000 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Borough commissioner stop work order issued for application #440504624 due to intent to revoke approval and permit.
Oct 22, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 8, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 31, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,042 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3365 / 36
- Assessed value
- $65,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #911395, last renewed Oct 21, 2014.
Questions about 55-42 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 55-42 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5542 Metro LLC.
Does 55-42 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 55-42 Metropolitan 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 55-42 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55-42 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.