42-70 156 Street
Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05386-0020Map
Owner of record: Columbus 104,
42-70 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11355. It has 39 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Columbus 104,. HPD has recorded 194 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 194
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 388
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 194
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at 1st sty intermediate public stairs landing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at north wall at 1st sty intermediate public stairs landing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of kitchen cabinets at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''l''
Oct 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at 1st window from east at south at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Jul 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash, fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4er, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4ER
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked in cellar at boiler room
Jan 15, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4er, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4ER
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch on vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 25, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at exit door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story, section at south
Dec 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electromagnetic locking device at building vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Dec 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Dec 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of garbage cans, recycle bins, and construction materials in basement at fire passage way
Dec 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at exit door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story, section at south
Dec 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at east stack building front at fire escape, 4th story
Feb 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south and west walls at public hall, 4th story
Jan 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sqft at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north original violation 16418413 issued 22-nov-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling , south and west wall at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section at north
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling, south and west wall at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section at north
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the bulkhead ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section at north
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sqft at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4cr, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4CR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing strike plate at vestibule door. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 18, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash wire glass on east window at public hall stairs, 3rd story, section at north
Nov 6, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4er, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 4ER
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4er, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 4ER
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4er, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 4ER
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 square feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4er, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 4ER
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
Nov 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor, 1st story
Nov 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at apt 4br, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
May 13, 2018 · Apt 4BR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4br, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
May 13, 2018 · Apt 4BR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4br, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north
May 13, 2018 · Apt 4BR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the foyer located at apt 4br, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 4BR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4br, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 4BR
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 7, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 26, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted:: at time of inspection, observed right side of building curb cut illegally created approx. 11ft in length., repair and/or replace
Sep 3, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: at right side rear of building erected ametal structure with entry door & rolldown gate., obtain all permits
Sep 3, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.note:at time of inspection of above premises observed at expo #4 a metal shed erected aprox 35x10x15 on one side and 10 ft on the others side structure is composed of corrogated metal incl
Sep 1, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc28-105.12.2.partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises.note:observed supported scaffold erected on top at the sidewalk shed.sidewalk shed columns are sta
Apr 10, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3314.1/partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises.unsafe conditions.note:observed supported scaffold erected on top of the sidewalk shed at exp#2.the wor
Feb 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit noted @ 1st fl apt 1cr full height partition erected to divide living room to create a 2nd bedroom door installed no permit on file w/ dob work is 100% complete remedy: obtain permit or restor
Aug 7, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio #34697074r for work w/o permit installed supported scaffold approx 50'high w/o permit no record of correction rem: comply w/ comms order & obtain per
Feb 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post signs at jobsite note 50 scaffold in place for ext renovation restoration w/o a jobsite sign that complies w/ codes rem: provide jobsite signage
Feb 7, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Erected supported scaffold 52ft ht w/o a permit. observed supported scaffolf 52ft ht at exposures one and two. installed w/o permit. remedy:obtain a permit.
Nov 6, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Supported scaffold does not meet dob specifications. observed: supported scaffold at exposures one and two does not meet dob specifications.not proper footing and anchorage. not guardrails and toeboards. not
Nov 6, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: erected supported scaffold at left front corner of bldg fronting 156th st & cherry ave. the scaffold is 8 sectionsin height at 6' per section approx. 48' in height x 4 sections wide at
Aug 26, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user's certificate. at time of inspection observed 3 workers using supported scaffolding to make repairs on stucco exterior facade. scaffolding is 8 sections high at
Aug 26, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspectionobserved scaffolding erected along side required fire escape at front left of premises. planks for scaffolding interfering w/operation of
Aug 26, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior defects noted: @ 4th fl apt. 4dr- @ bedroom & living room rotten fl, hole @ fl evident beside radiator & cracks @ walls found in different locations. a gap evident between fl &
Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/32a/48a/50/50a/50b *rockmills '1986' steam (lp)heating boiler* 50-threads on terminal end of discharge pipe to boiler safety valve. 50a-missing support hanger for discharge pipe to safety valve.
Aug 4, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/*25a/45a/45b/50/50a *h.b. smith (lp) steam boiler.* *25a-correctedreturn pipe on rear of boiler. 50-boiler safety valve not in verticaleposition(upright).50a-boiler water seal fed directly to rear of boiler
Aug 4, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit. noted:at rear in process open exterior masonry wall approx.hole:(32w x 7'ht.) to install new door for boiler room. remedy:stop all work.
Jul 7, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4DR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4BR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 4DL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 2ER
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2ER
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 4BR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 39
- Building area
- 31,603 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,530 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 5386 / 20
- Assessed value
- $1,773,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #406515, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 42-70 156 Street
Who owns 42-70 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Columbus 104,.
Does 42-70 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 194 housing violations at this property.
Is 42-70 156 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 46% of its 39 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 42-70 156 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42-70 156 Street?
It has 39 residential units and 41 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.