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42-70 156th Street, Queens, NY 11355

10
DOB Complaints
115
311 Housing Calls
27
Housing Violations
13
Permits

Risk Assessment

55
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 55% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 42-70 156th Street

This four-story New Law Tenement building in Flushing, containing 39 units and built in 1926, has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues over the past year, with 10 documented complaints between November 2024 and February 2025, most recently in February 2025 when HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the reported problem. The building has a significant history of bedbug infestations, with nine documented cases between 2019 and 2024, though recent filings indicate improved eradication success rates.

In late 2024, three building-wide Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded regarding self-closing doors and latch mechanisms in the first-story vestibule, though most violations from recent inspections were promptly closed. The property has faced multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations, including three work without permit complaints between 2019-2024, though inspections in 2023-2024 found no violations at the time of inspection.

Environmental Control Board violations issued in September 2024 noted an illegally created curb cut and unauthorized metal structure on the building's right side, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has also been cited for failure to properly file various required inspections and documentation, including external low-pressure inspection filings in 2020, though no active violations remain regarding energy efficiency reporting requirements as of October 2023. Multiple permits have been issued to the property between 2019-2021 for various works, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvements to the building's systems and structures.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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42-70 156th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 39
Year built 1926
Total area 31603 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
27
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
115
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
13
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 4264 156th St, New York, NY 11355
  • 4266 156th St, New York, NY 11355
  • 4268 156th St, New York, NY 11355
  • 155-20 Beech Ave, New York, NY 11355
  • 155-35 Cherry Ave, New York, NY 11355

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42-70 156th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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42-70 156th 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 42-70 156th 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
2025-02-132025-02-16Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-222025-01-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-312025-01-02Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-212024-12-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-222024-12-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 42-70 156th 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
2024-12-25BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET ON VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-25CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH ON VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE AT BUILDING VESTIBULE DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL , 1st STORY2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING VESTIBULE DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL , 1st STORY2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-20BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT EXIT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 42-70 156th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-13 23:35HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-22 07:40HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-31 08:51HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-22 08:28HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-21 23:47HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 42-70 156th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
49709782024-09-03CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2024-09-03Oath Violation Served (2024-09-03)
49709802024-09-03CLOSEDZoning: Non-Conforming2024-09-03Oath Violation Served (2024-09-04)
49395012023-10-05CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-10-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-10-05)
48217822020-09-01CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2020-09-01Oath Violation Served (2021-04-13)
48205192020-08-20CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2020-08-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-08-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 42-70 156th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-05-23
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-05-23
2021-07-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-07-09
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2020-08-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2020-11-10
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 42-70 156th 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 42-70 156th 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
2024-12-041102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-211112022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-013212021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-175502020-11-012021-10-31
2021-11-166602019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 42-70 156th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 42-70 156th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 42-70 156th 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 42-70 156th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-0339123722PCOLUMBUS 104FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED:: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE OF BUILDING CURB CUT ILLEGALLY CREATED APPROX. 11FT IN LENGTH., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACERESOLVE0.00.0
2024-09-0339123726MCOLUMBUS 104WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: AT RIGHT SIDE REAR OF BUILDING ERECTED AMETAL STRUCTURE WITH ENTRY DOOR & ROLLDOWN GATE., OBTAIN ALL PERMITSRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-09-0135536892HCOLUMBUS 104WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF ABOVE PREMISES OBSERVED AT EXPO #4 A METAL SHED ERECTED APROX 35X10X15 ON ONE SIDE AND 10 FT ON THE OTHERS SIDE STRUCTURE IS COMPOSED OF CORROGATED METAL INCLRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 42-70 156th 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 42-70 156th 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 42-70 156th 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 42-70 156th 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 42-70 156th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 42-70 156th 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 42-70 156th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 42-70 156th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 42-70 156th 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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