168-42 88 Avenue
Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09820-0049Map
Owner of record: 42 Indus LLC
168-42 88 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1958 in Queens, 11432. It has 78 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 42 Indus LLC. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on July 3, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 79 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 88
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 195
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 88
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st story balcony at 1st stack at east at fire escape
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of clothes at 4th story balcony at 2nd stack at east at fire escape
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at compactor closet, 6th story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west wall at compactor closet, 5th story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west wall at compactor closet, 3rd story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing latch set at door at compactor closet, 2nd story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing latch set at door at compactor closet, 1st story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at fire door leading to fire stairs at west wall at public hall, 6th story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at compactor closet, 5th story
Jul 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at compactor closet, 3rd story
Jul 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at door at compactor closet, 2nd story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at west wall at compactor closet, 3rd story
Jul 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 square feet at west wall at hopper door at compactor closet, 5th story
Jul 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at compactor closet, 5th story
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at fire door leading to fire stairs at west wall next to elevator at basement
Jul 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door at west wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, basement entrance story
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door at west wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, basement entrance story
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at hopper door at compactor closet, 5th story
Jan 17, 2025
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 basement
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing. at basement
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing concrete landing pad under drop ladder at 3rd stack from north at east at fire escape
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing concrete landing pad under drop ladder at 2nd stack from north at east at fire escape
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing concrete landing pad under drop ladder at 1st stack from north at east at fire escape
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit closet door at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood wall cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, basement entrance story
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit wood entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, basement entrance story
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department closet door casing at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing concrete landing pad under drop ladder at 1st stack from west at north at fire escape
Jan 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule to lobby door at public hall
Oct 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal door frame preventing vestibule door from being self closing at public hall
Oct 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule door of the building at public hall
Oct 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base sink cabinet. in the kitchen located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood & vinyl tile. in the kitchen located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Show 14 more ↓
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(17)car door (11)repair fixture and provide a guard for same
Oct 2, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
35-1st to 3rd floor 51-install rope guard in motor room 52-replace broken shackle springsa on cut end 53-file a bn with this dept for controller 54-remove oil to clean top of car 55-repair loose door lock for motor room
Jan 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 1
(05-a-10) cease use item. door zone restrictor has been tampered with/disabled and rendered (missing) inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers' safety. repair restrictor and contact ny
Oct 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Phone in cab inoperative. repair. excessive grease/oil on hoist ropes. clean. gear case low on oil. add. oil leak in machine. seal. adjust steadying plates. rail guide shoes worn. replace. over amped fuses on t
Mar 5, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
2x10,3d1,5j1,5e1,8v1. 2x10-phone inoperative; 3d1-loose handrail; 5j1-gap in car door, 5e1-car hitting all hall door rollers; 8v1-floorsoff level.
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection i observed sewage water discharging from pvc pipe at the side of bldg wall adjacent to the main entrance into the front of the bldg.
Dec 5, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved accepted plans at job site at time of inspection for alt 2 job 402164073 of which permit exp 3/31/06 contact d14audit office at 718 286 0638 remedy: provide plans renew folder add
Aug 28, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
60a09/39b10.60a09-remove wires connected to elevator's main line switch servicing other equipment.39b10-machine room walls.
Nov 9, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16#01/20r11/51h11/55y13/55y02/58y11/84d06. 16-#-01-adjust 2 flr door check. 20-r-11-hoistway door vision panel on 5 flr is illegal (no plexiglass) 51-h-11-replace worn & rouged hoist ropes.
Jun 9, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39p16/40t07/38m11/20r11/16d06/83v01 (39-p-16) no access to machine room. (40-t-07) elevator machine room door is unlabeled indicating "elevator machine room." (38-m-11) fan is missing from car top. (20-r-11)
Nov 18, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01,38q07,34q07,66o02. 38-q-07 provide door operator cover and elec box cover. 34-q-07 elec box covers in hoistway
Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05-08v01-73o02.
Jan 2, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator lamping sign for elevator bank on fl 1 to 6.failure to provide 3-inch high alphabetic letter of identification for elevator sank and for stair(over the occupancy side of the stair's
Nov 6, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance for local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems.rem:file report.
Nov 6, 2000 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17b12,20i11,22o2,10i11,46o2,47o2,50y14,57o2,75u5,35d6,74b7,13m7. -17 replaced broken vision panel glass on 6th floor door also provide safety glass on the 3rd,4th,5th floor, -20 replaced broken button in the
May 1, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39r, 73#, 03l, 74d, 50f, 21l, 14m, 02l, 28h, 11q, 73o. installation to new traction sheave without a permit. perform 5 year test, file elevator 3 form, properly tag device, properly cover fan hole on car--
May 27, 1995 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,11q,28h,21l,03l,25l,38l,46b,08v,73o,09m,75#, (21) 2flr inicator (03) properly cover fan hole top of car (25) slow down car door. (09) provide two gibs on car door (46)provide proper clearance between cwt &
Jun 3, 1994 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,14m,03m,11q,15l,28h,20l,57o,55l,31m,74m,76d, (35) unable to gain access to complete inspection (03) capacity plate (15) 1 & 2 flrs does check (28) car & cwt. (20) 2 flr (31) splice box cover on top of car
Mar 2, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o,58o,59o,03o,22d,37g,15m,17i,50y,35o,21i,73# 03 tap of car and replace aperator cover. clean same. 15-handle six floor. 35-clean motor room and remove old controller. 21-renew indicator car. 73-5 year test f
Mar 11, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5I
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5I
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5I
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 6K
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 6K
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 6K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 13, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 5L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 6J
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 6H
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 6K
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 6A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 6L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 5J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 5J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 6J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt L2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1958
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 78
- Building area
- 50,976 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 27
- Block / lot
- 9820 / 49
- Assessed value
- $2,159,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #418445, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 168-42 88 Avenue
Who owns 168-42 88 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42 Indus LLC.
Does 168-42 88 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.
Is 168-42 88 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 79 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 78 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 168-42 88 Avenue built?
City records list 1958 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168-42 88 Avenue?
It has 78 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.