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42-37 Union Street

Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05181-0006Map

Owner of record: Bowne House Realty Corp.

42-37 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11355. It has 53 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bowne House Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 242 housing violations here, most recently on April 17, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 52 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
242
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
374

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
52
About 98% of the building's 53 apartments
Up from 51 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 242

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch assembly at building front entrance door at public hall, section ''b''

    Apr 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 in the entire apartment located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlockable hasp lock at door to room with fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 25b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''b''

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 25B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''c'', at northeast original violation 18741459 issued 26-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 41C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 23b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 23B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 23b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 23B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 23b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 23B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story, section ''d'', at southeast

    Feb 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story, section ''a''

    Dec 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story, section ''a''

    Dec 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at court yard at boiler room

    Dec 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 9a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a''

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 9A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a''

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 9A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story, section ''a''

    Dec 26, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 1st story, section ''b''

    Feb 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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, section ''b''

    Feb 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story, section ''b''

    Feb 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system near mailbox at public hall, 1st story, section ''b''

    Feb 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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, section ''b''

    Feb 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story, section ''c''

    Jan 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11a, 4th story, section ''a'', at southwest

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly on building entrance door to public hall , 1st story, section ''a'', at southwest

    Nov 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailboxes at public hall, 1st story, section ''a'', at southwest

    Nov 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling within closet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Oct 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling within closet in the private hallway from north at east located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling within closet in the private hallway from north at east located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bathtub drain stopper in the bathroom located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door latch at public hall, 1st story, section ''b'', at northwest

    Aug 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailboxes at public hall, 1st story, section ''a'', at southwest

    Aug 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a'', at southwest

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a'', at southwest

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 17, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    At front of building, at right side, vertical crack appears in masonry between 1st and 2nd floor, also noted steel lintels above windows in courtyard rusted and sagging., maintain exterior building wall

    Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at apartment 27b ceiling cracks with fluid penetration at multiple areas. as per tenant "rodent infestation" inhabiting craw

    Feb 15, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: in apt 23b,at bathroom ceiling section approx 3'x3' is missing & exposes floor above. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Jul 6, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district. noted: off street parking in front of building. 1 van was parking. no off street parking permit. remedydiscontinue illegal use.

    Jul 21, 2011

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/out a permit found in basement new 4" storm drain piping was repair.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible and a call for a appointment

    May 15, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 32C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 32C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 26B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 25B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 11A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 23B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 21B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 12B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 42D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 21B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 10A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 10A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 10A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
53
Building area
49,925 ft²
Lot area
28,375 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5181 / 6
Assessed value
$1,207,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410780, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 42-37 Union Street

Who owns 42-37 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bowne House Realty Corp..

Does 42-37 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 242 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-37 Union Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 52 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 42-37 Union Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-37 Union Street?

It has 53 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.