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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 3, 2026

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
79
About 100% of the building's 78 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 · 88

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing latch set at door at compactor closet, 2nd story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing latch set at door at compactor closet, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 basement

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
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  • 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

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

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.