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188-03 42 Avenue

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05353-0001Map

Owner of record: Rha, Megan

188-03 42 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1955 in Queens, 11358. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rha, Megan. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on December 26, 2024. 5 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 26, 2024

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 · 41

  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective casement window handle and frame in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective casement window handles south 1, south 2, south 3, south 4, and south 5 in the 4th room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective casement window handle at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sqft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sqft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16720164 issued 05-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2023

    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 18, 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 17, 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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 7, 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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. yard at north

    May 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 12, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 12, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 12, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard

    Apr 3, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Apr 3, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dept of bldg records coq #130816 indicates premises to be legally approved for a 2 family cellar: boiler

    Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $12,050

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy. certificate of occupancy coq #130816 indicates premises to be 2 family (1st and 2nd floors) cellar: boiler, storage, garage. illegal occupancy noted: at cellar

    Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in residential district business office use gr 6 in residential zoning district r 3 2 note: at cellar level premises created professional law office w/all equipment for this business. name

    Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level premises created full height partitions for 3 rooms, installed water & waste lines for a 2 pcbathroom (toilet, sink) remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior

    Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at left side premises installed non-illuminated business awning approx 5' wide, 6' long, 10' height. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Aug 3, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1955
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,450 ft²
Lot area
3,825 ft²
Zoning
R3X
Community board
411
Council district
19
Block / lot
5353 / 1
Assessed value
$97,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #915244, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 188-03 42 Avenue

Who owns 188-03 42 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rha, Megan.

Does 188-03 42 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 188-03 42 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 188-03 42 Avenue built?

City records list 1955 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188-03 42 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.