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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 7, 2024

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
15
About 71% of the building's 21 apartments

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 · 48

  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2024

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • 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

    Oct 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at cellar

    Nov 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.