42-79 Main Street
Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05136-0071Map
Owner of record: Caj Group LLC
42-79 Main Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1960 in Queens, 11355. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Caj Group LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 7 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 9
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - 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 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order. failure to obtain permits or file certificate of corrections for violation 35668589j, comply with commissioner's order
Jun 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 39181608r, file a certificate of correction
Jun 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain in a code-compliant manner. note: - at time of inspection, observed/noted: at interior stair- storage of combustible materials and other encumbrances within cellar egress path. ecb violation
Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. note: at time of inspection, observed/noted: at exterior front entry door - vacate order sticker placed on front entry door on 3/23/2026 (35668589j) has been re
Mar 24, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted illegal space added at front covering exterior stairs to cellar,illegal electric hook up on to roof for hvac/lights at attached illegal gambling hall and roof attached lacking firepr
Mar 20, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. notice of violation #'s 34630778z and 34630777r. remedy: file certificate of correction form
Oct 1, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted: @ 2nd flr level dwelling subdivided living room installed 2 sliding doors to created extra 1 bedroom w/ 2 bedsremedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Jan 18, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob records coq 174063 indicates premises tobe legally approved for a 2 family & stores @ 1st flr. premises now
Jan 18, 2008 · Penalty $9,800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: c.o. # 174063for above place of occurrence states cellar to be used as storage & boiler room. now cellar being occupied as food prep area for vietnam
Jan 14, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: premises: 42-79a main st. altered (completed) via pro-cert job # 402478608 has added a vertical (2) code. stair access to the cellar, one is exterior the other
Jan 14, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply w/rs16.in cellar pvc drain lines installed under sink in commercial bldg.remedy:remove non complying material or equipment.
Aug 9, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.c of o. indicates residence to be legally approved for 3 families.residence is now altered to include 3 sro' in a fami
Aug 9, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #174564cofo indicates bldg is legally approved for ordinary use at cellar. illegal occupancy noted:cellar now being occupied by business(clements
Apr 25, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 7,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,860 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 5136 / 71
- Assessed value
- $844,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #914359, last renewed May 28, 2019.
Questions about 42-79 Main Street
Who owns 42-79 Main Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Caj Group LLC.
Does 42-79 Main Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 42-79 Main 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 42-79 Main Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42-79 Main Street?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.