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42-36 159 Street

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05389-0049Map

Owner of record: Wong , Choi Wah

42-36 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1975 in Queens, 11358. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wong , Choi Wah. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
2

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 · 8

  • 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.

    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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    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 · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. at time ofinspection observed a white color bmw plate #jgz-2907 and a white hyundai plate #hxa-8215both parked at the front yard of the premises at ex

    Oct 6, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to comply with zonig resolutions front yard planting requirement observed at exposure #1 100 square feet of new/recently installed impervious concrete surface property is located on r4 zoning district a

    Oct 6, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Apr 5, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 24, 2026Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1975
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,140 ft²
Lot area
2,900 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5389 / 49
Assessed value
$109,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #422119, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 42-36 159 Street

Who owns 42-36 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wong , Choi Wah.

Does 42-36 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-36 159 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 42-36 159 Street built?

City records list 1975 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-36 159 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.