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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Oct 20, 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
18
About 46% of the building's 39 apartments
Down from 20 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 · 194

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of kitchen cabinets at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''l''

    Oct 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Apr 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked in cellar at boiler room

    Jan 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing strike plate at vestibule door. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jan 26, 2019

    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

    Dec 8, 2018

    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., 1st story

    Nov 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

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    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    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

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    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    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

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    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    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 (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.