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31-42 137 Street

Queens, NY 11354BBL 4-04409-0049Map

Owner of record: Ke, Jian

31-42 137 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2002 in Queens, 11354. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ke, Jian. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 16 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 25

  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2022

    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.

    Mar 9, 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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2019

    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 25, 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 7, 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 25, 2016

    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.

    Mar 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective or inoperative bell/buzzer/intercom system located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective or inoperative lock installed at door from street to public hall at building entrance , 1st story

    Sep 15, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apt. at 3rd story converted to two separate apts. at 3rd and 4th story contrary to cofo with inadequate second means of egress located at apt 4fl, 4th story

    Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance door. at lobby, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at all stories public hall

    Jul 15, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from front entrance building door to apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 14, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at 4th flr stairs closed off (duplex access stairs) to create kitchen, installed water/waste line for residential sink and gas line for stove at kitchen also noted at cellar erected

    Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob records indicate residence as a 3 family1st & 2nd & 3rd flr w/4th flr duplex to 3rd flr and cellar boiler, 2

    Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work doese not conform to approved plans at time of inspection bldg wa s constructed up to roof and there was interior framing in progress drawing sheet #5-2 calls for 1 1/4 x1" strap minimum 6'o.c

    Jul 9, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not confrom to approved plans. work noted : block work at 2nd floor was on progress. street drw sheet # s-2 calls for 1 1/4 " x1" strap win 6' q.c. fasten to the joist. none were installed. remedy : c

    Apr 26, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Window guards

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 23, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 23, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 23, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 23, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 18, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 18, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    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
2002
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,861 ft²
Lot area
3,125 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
4409 / 49
Assessed value
$112,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #426566, last renewed Sep 5, 2024.

Questions about 31-42 137 Street

Who owns 31-42 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ke, Jian.

Does 31-42 137 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 31-42 137 Street 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 31-42 137 Street built?

City records list 2002 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 31-42 137 Street?

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.