Queens · Block 5353 · Lot 1 · 11358

188-03 42 Avenue

2 floors · 2 apartments · 3,450 sq ft · built 1955 · class S2 · owner of record: Rha, Megan

10open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
413dto Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 48 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 292 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 11 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 413 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 3, 2007Quality of Life Non-Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY COQ #130816 INDICATES PREMISES TO BE 2 FAMILY (1ST AND 2ND FLOORS) CELLAR: BOILER, STORAGE, GARAGE. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT CELLAR
#34583362X
May 20, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 3, 2007Zoning Non-Hazardous
ILLEGAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BUSINESS OFFICE USE GR 6 IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT R 3 2 NOTE: AT CELLAR LEVEL PREMISES CREATED PROFESSIONAL LAW OFFICE W/ALL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS BUSINESS. NAME
#34583363H
May 20, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 3, 2007Construction Non-Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT LEFT SIDE PREMISES INSTALLED NON-ILLUMINATED BUSINESS AWNING APPROX 5' WIDE, 6' LONG, 10' HEIGHT. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.
#34583365L
May 20, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 3, 2007Quality of Life Non-Hazardous
RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. DEPT OF BLDG RECORDS COQ #130816 INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR A 2 FAMILY CELLAR: BOILER
#34583361Y
May 20, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 3, 2007Construction Non-Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL PREMISES CREATED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS FOR 3 ROOMS, INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR A 2 PCBATHROOM (TOILET, SINK) REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR
#34583364J
May 20, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (5) · C 1 · B 3 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 4, 2013CApt 1FL · § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORYApr 4, 2013
Apr 4, 2013BApt 1FL · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORYMay 9, 2013
Apr 4, 2013BApt 1FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORYMay 9, 2013
Apr 4, 2013AApt 1FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT DOOR AT BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORYJul 8, 2013
Apr 4, 2013BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE NORTH YARDMay 9, 2013

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City records as of Nov 13, 2026, 4:07 PM ET. BBL 4053530001.

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