168-42 Liberty Avenue

Queens, NY 11433BBL 4-10222-0017Map

168-42 Liberty Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11433. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brown-Johnson, Sasha. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2026. 2 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 33
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 85

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch

Last violation Jul 10, 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

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 · 33

BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder to roof at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit window frame at 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit window frame at 2nd window from east at south in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink drain waste pipe in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak window frame at 2nd window from west at south in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the window frame at 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ladder to roof scuttle hatch at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window frame at south wall 1stbwindow from east at south in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor through out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of eroded bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close

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Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 22NDFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
May 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,688 ft²
Lot area: 1,980 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 412
Council district: 27
Block / lot: 10222 / 17
Assessed value: $57,900
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #928764, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 168-42 Liberty Avenue

Who owns 168-42 Liberty Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brown-Johnson, Sasha.

Does 168-42 Liberty Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 168-42 Liberty Avenue 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 168-42 Liberty Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 168-42 Liberty Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.