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42-38 159 Street

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05389-0050Map

Owner of record: Han, Dan

42-38 159 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 Han, Dan. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
5

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 · 19

  • 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.

    Apr 15, 2024

    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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apartment entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 1

    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.

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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 mercedes benz with lic plate #kta-9929 newyork city, parked at the front yard of premises at exposure #1 in viol

    Oct 6, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to comply with zoning resolutions front yard planting requirements concrete surface property is located on r4 zoning district and fas 25x25 feet frontage front yard lacks the necessary 25% front yard pl

    Oct 6, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 2, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    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
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 / 50
Assessed value
$111,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #422120, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.

Questions about 42-38 159 Street

Who owns 42-38 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Han, Dan.

Does 42-38 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 42-38 159 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 42-38 159 Street built?

City records list 1975 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42-38 159 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.