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42-30 Union Street, Queens, NY 11355

14
DOB Complaints
38
311 Housing Calls
89
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 42-30 Union Street

The 48-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 42-30 Union Street in Flushing, built in 1925 and currently owned by Benjamin Wai, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple water leak incidents, including three heavy flow leak complaints in September and October 2023 that resulted in violations. The building has also faced recurring electrical problems, with two lighting-related complaints in June 2024 (one being an emergency situation) and a ventilation system issue in the same month that resulted in violations. More recently, in June 2025, a door/window-related emergency complaint was filed and remains open.

The property has a troubling history of illegal transient use complaints, with multiple incidents between 2020 and 2022 involving rooms being used as unauthorized hotel space. These incidents prompted various Department of Buildings violations regarding safety systems, including fire alarms and sprinklers, particularly concerning units 110 and 203. While many of these violations were resolved or dismissed, four violations from 2022 remain active, including issues with building maintenance and safety requirements. The building's maintenance record shows persistent challenges with rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024 confirming infestations, and currently has open violations from a July 2024 inspection.

The property has also accumulated several outstanding Department of Buildings violations regarding building certification and inspection requirement filings, including failures to file annual boiler reports and energy efficiency documents between 2019 and 2023, though some related to immediate hazards were dismissed in 2024. The building's management has responded to various maintenance issues through inspections and repairs, with some violations being addressed and closed, including electrical, water leak, and ventilation problems. However, there are several open violations as of 2024-2025, including issues with an apartment window in unit 110, roof leaks affecting public areas, and various general maintenance concerns in the building's common areas. The property has consistently maintained a zero-report of bedbug infestations across multiple annual reporting periods from 2020 through 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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42-30 Union Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Flushing.

Building Characteristics

Total units 48
Year built 1925
Total area 35893 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
89
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
38
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 4228 Union St, New York, NY 11355
  • 4230 Union St, New York, NY 11355

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42-30 Union Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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42-30 Union Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 42-30 Union Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-182025-06-18Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
2024-06-262024-06-27Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-032024-06-17Electric-LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-032024-06-17General-Ventilation SystemNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-312024-05-11Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 42-30 Union Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-07-26BOpenNone110§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE UPPER SASH OF WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 110, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''10-12''None
2024-07-26BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK CEILING ROOF BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION ''09-11''None
2024-07-26BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ALL WALLS ROOF BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION ''09-11''None
2024-07-26AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS ROOF BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION ''09-11''None
2024-06-16AOpenNone404§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 404, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 42-30 Union Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-06-26 12:27ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-06-03 12:43ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-06-03 12:43GENERALVENTILATION SYSTEMClosedHPD
2024-05-23 16:42RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2023-10-31 16:01WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 42-30 Union Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
49070822022-11-08CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-11-22Oath Violation Served (2022-11-22)
48977692022-08-03CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-09-02Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-09-22)
48924222022-06-10CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-06-10Oath Violation Served (2022-06-10)
48897132022-05-14CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-06-28Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-06-29)
48768592022-04-11CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-05-12Oath Violation Served (2022-05-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 42-30 Union Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2024-04-19
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2024-04-19
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2024-04-19
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2024-04-19
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 42-30 Union Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 42-30 Union Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-07-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-020002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-170002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-290002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-130002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 42-30 Union Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-10ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-11InitialRat Activity
2023-05-22ComplianceRat Activity
2023-03-09BAITBait applied
2023-02-16BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 42-30 Union Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 42-30 Union Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 42-30 Union Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-11-2235665770KWAI REALTY CORP 1PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSES.DOB RECORDS INDICATE BUILDING TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING.NOW UNIT#110 IS USED/CONVERTED TRANSIENTLY,HAVIRESOLVE60000.060000.0
2022-11-2235665771MWAI REALTY CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1,1021.1 AND 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT UNIT#110.PREV NOV#35637767L.RRESOLVE6250.06250.0
2022-11-2235665773XWAI REALTY CORP907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT UNIT#110.PREV NOV#35637769P.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE6250.06250.0
2022-11-2235665774HWAI REALTY CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF A SYSTEMOF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 9003.2 AND AC27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT UNIT#110.PREV NOV#35637768N.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLRESOLVE3125.03125.0
2022-06-0935637766JWAI REALTY CORPPERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSE.DOB RECORDS INDICATE BUILDING TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING.NOW APARTMENT#203 LOCATED AT BUILDING#1,2ND FLOOACTIVE31000.031000.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 42-30 Union Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 42-30 Union Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 42-30 Union Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 42-30 Union Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 42-30 Union Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 42-30 Union Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 42-30 Union Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 42-30 Union Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 42-30 Union Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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