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116-43 168 Street

Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-12350-0013Map

Owner of record: Foster, William

116-43 168 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Queens, 11434. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Foster, William. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
116
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
123

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 2025

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 · 116

  • I

    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.

    Nov 25, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Dec 5, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 30, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 18, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 22, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sink wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing casement window handle in the kitchen located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall in the 1st room from east located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick stoop at stoop, 1st story

    May 3, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 pvt, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling in the foyer located at apt house, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door lock in the bathroom located at apt house, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt house, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective woor floor in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over.. in the 1st living room from east at north located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cermic tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window sash upper and lower in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st bedroom 2 from east at north located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 3rd bedroom from east at north located at apt ph, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt ph, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks at stair second tread from bottom at stoop

    Nov 12, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window in the 3rd room from east located at apt ph, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt ph, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the bathroom located at apt ph, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective windows throughout in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective rain leader at roof rear

    Oct 20, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective gutter at roof rear

    Oct 20, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom in the 1st room from east located at apt bldg, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 11, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    May 10, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Do

    Feb 28, 1992

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an full vacate order of the commissioner.noted @ cellar level fully occupied by male & female w/ full class a apartment.(kitchen,bathroom w/ beds)(vacate q343/12 active)rem:co

    May 2, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio# 34820726y for work w/o permit @ cellar rem: comply w/ comms order to obtain permit

    Jun 29, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34820726y. illegal work in basement. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.

    Apr 26, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34820726y in basement install water & waste lines & gas lines. remedy: comply w/commiss

    Feb 7, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions cited in #34820726y in bsmnt installed water & waste lines for 3pc bath.also gas lines for a stove.rem:comply w/ code.

    Nov 12, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions in #34820726y in bsmt installed water & waste linesfor 3 pc bath.also gas line for a stove.remedy:comply w/code.

    Sep 25, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner respondent failed to correct conditions in 34820726y in bsmt installed water & wasste lines for 3pc bath also gas line for a stove.rem:comply w/code

    May 28, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of building records c/o #57729 indicates premises to be legally approved for a 1 family & garage. at basement

    Dec 24, 2009 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at basement level installed water & waste line for 3pc bathroom (toilet,wash basin,shower),residential sink. also installed gas line for stove. at rear of premises at basement lev

    Dec 24, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. illegal occupancy noted:c/o #57729 indicates premises to be legally approved for a 1 family ( ) garage at basement. garage door replaced by masonry wall & windo

    Dec 24, 2009 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
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  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. defect noted: missing gutter,leader not connected. front entrance steps missing hand rails. remedy: maintain building,provide hand rail,gutter.

    Dec 24, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo or dob records cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt partitions erected w/kitchen & bathroom facilities installed

    Oct 29, 2009 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records, cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected w/kitchen and bathroom facilities installed.

    Sep 17, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and or appurentances haz water leaking from bathtub drain went bathtub faucet is turn on leaked 1 fl into garage remedy: maintain plumbing and or appurentances

    Jun 13, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg at time of inspection at front of premises there are broken windows and a staircase approx 3high w/o handrails at rera of premises there are broken windows broken garage door and a con

    Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. rear yard is littered w/ wood, cardboard, chain link fence & a 10' boat that is fire damaged. remedy: clean & maintainrear yard.

    Mar 13, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: 2 windows at the 1st fl are broken (1window at the rear of the bldg is dangerous to collapse). lower step at staircase broken & dangerous to people. remedy: make safe immediate

    Oct 19, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
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  • General

    Stairs

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2011 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt PVT

    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 (B3)
Year built
1935
Floors
1
Residential units
2
Building area
902 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R3-2
Community board
412
Council district
28
Block / lot
12350 / 13
Assessed value
$40,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #911128, last renewed Apr 12, 2012.

Questions about 116-43 168 Street

Who owns 116-43 168 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Foster, William.

Does 116-43 168 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.

Is 116-43 168 Street 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 116-43 168 Street built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 116-43 168 Street?

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.