42-35 159 Street
Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05390-0010Map
Owner of record: Cypress Avenue Associates LLC
42-35 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Queens, 11358. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Cypress Avenue Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on July 7, 2024. 4 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 90
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 48
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 s.q f.t at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17114462 issued 07-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 s.q f.t at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower sash counter balances at 1st window from west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 square feet at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15441280 issued 25-oct-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories at north stack building front at fire escape
Nov 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories at south stack building front at fire escape
Nov 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories to fire escape stack at east at building front.
Mar 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories to fire escape stack at west (at building front)
Mar 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Feb 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approc 30 square feeet at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bathtub pop-up stopper in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at cellar
Nov 29, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall. appox. 2 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling & east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt E10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 24, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 24, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 24, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 19,695 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4A
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 5390 / 10
- Assessed value
- $873,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #401348, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 42-35 159 Street
Who owns 42-35 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cypress Avenue Associates LLC.
Does 42-35 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 42-35 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 71% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 42-35 159 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42-35 159 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.