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42-37 156 Street

Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05387-0020Map

Owner of record: Yong Xin Realty INC.

42-37 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1989 in Queens, 11355. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Yong Xin Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 2025

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 · 9

  • 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

    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.

    Mar 28, 2023

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    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.

    Apr 15, 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.

    Apr 15, 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 1, 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.

    Oct 23, 2018

    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 21, 2016

    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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 12, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Jv

    Jul 17, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Jv

    Jun 30, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Work no permit observed on jan 31 2016 at 11:35am in basement gas pip ing has been removed and reinsalled to install new gas dryer,piping and valve. new pipe sealant installed. no dob record for this work.rmdy:

    Jan 31, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed on 1/31/16at 1155 outside left side storm piping (roof) not connected to house drain or drywell if req'd drains on concrete driveway. remedy: modify

    Jan 31, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. new gas piping removed and reinstalled w/new plumbing piping sealant for gas dryer inbasement. observed on jan 31 2016 at 11:30am. rmdy: perform inspection

    Jan 31, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection or certifcation by dob. observed on jan 31,2016 at 11:30am in basement. gas dryer not authorized for use by dob. no gas certification issued unit in operation.rmdy:fil

    Jan 31, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.failure to provideto provide gas (inspection time 9:05am) on 5-11-15, i observed a locked meter bar for the second flr, depriving tenant of hw and heat.pics t

    May 11, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. 1 ford ecoline 250 w/no plates (dead storage) in front driveway. remedy: conformto parking regulations.

    Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulations in a rsidential district in that there is a white ford rack truck ny plate 59603ma commercial, being parkedin driveway.vehicle has the wording "g.l. landscaping"on doors.remedy:

    Dec 1, 2011 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1FLOOR

    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 (C0)
Year built
1989
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,272 ft²
Lot area
2,967 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5387 / 20
Assessed value
$87,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #424900, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 42-37 156 Street

Who owns 42-37 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yong Xin Realty INC..

Does 42-37 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-37 156 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 42-37 156 Street built?

City records list 1989 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-37 156 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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