Queens · Block 1523 · Lot 62 · 11373

42-55 77 Street

2 floors · 5 apartments · 2,376 sq ft · built 1925 · class C2 · owner of record: 5277 Investor Group Llc

35open violations
$6,000ECB/OATH penalties owed
3HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
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

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
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 4 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 57 days
Due this year
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 57 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 57 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 73 days
Annual

Open violations

ECB / OATH (16) · $6,000 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 9, 2025Construction CLASS - 3
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED AT TWO SEPARATE CELLAR STAIRCASES: NO HAND RAILS INSTALLED CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION., REPAIR AND OR REPLACE
#39159884M
Jul 28, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$500
Sep 9, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO OFFICIAL RECORDS: OFFICIAL RECORDS STATES 1 APT AT THE 2ND FLR LVL & 1 APT AT THE 3RD FLR LVL, NOW THE 3RD FLR HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO A DUPLEX WITH THE FRONT OF THE 2ND FLR LVL THAT WAS S
#39159885Y
Jul 28, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Sep 9, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED AT FRONT OF PREMISES: ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALL SEPARATING THE REAR OF THE 1ST FLR LVL, INSTALLED PLUMBING LINES FOR A 3PB BTHRM (TOILET, SINK,SHOWER), RESIDENTIAL SINK., OBTAI
#39159888J
Jul 28, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Sep 9, 2025Construction CLASS - 3
WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED AT CELLAR LVL: INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR A RESIDENTIAL SINK, WATER LINES AT TWO SEPARATE ROOMS AND 1 SHOWER HEAD LINE., OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIO
#39159886X
Jul 28, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$250
Sep 9, 2025Construction CLASS - 3
WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED AT FRONT OF PREMISES: ERECTED A STEEL CANOPY WITH VINYL ROOF., OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION
#39159889L
Jul 28, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$250
Sep 9, 2025Unknown CLASS - 2
RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 3 TO 4 FAMILIES. OFFICIAL RECORDS STATE A 3 FAMILY DWELLING AND NOW IT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO 4 FAMILIES WITH 1 CLASS A APT & 1 CLASS B APT AT THE 1ST FLR LVL., RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL
#39159887H
Jul 28, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Dec 23, 2020Boilers CLASS - 2
FOUND PENNCO BOILER-1507HWD. S/N90148-0721 INSTALLED AND OPERATING WITH DEFECTS. MISSING REMOTE SHUTOFF SWITCH. NO FIXED COMBUSTION AIR FOR BOILER ROOM. BOILER ROOM NOT FIRE RATED. HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING. E
#39033859R
Feb 9, 2021
DEFAULT
$0
Oct 29, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER TO CORRECT VIO #34527905 VIO 344950192 FOR WORK W/O PERMIT NO RECORD OF CORRECTION REMEDY:COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER AND OBTAIN PERMIT
#34818881L
Dec 22, 2009
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 18, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ AN ORDER TO THE COMMISSIONER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/ THE DOB FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATION NUMBER 34495019X ISSUED ON 8/13/2005 FOR WORK W/O PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION
#34790887K
Aug 11, 2009
WRITTEN OFF
$0
May 27, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
SEC 28-201.1 FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMS ORDER TO OBTAIN A PERMIT PER VIOLATION #34715199R ISSUED 11/10/08 FOR WORK W/O PERMIT CELLAR LVL REM: COMPLY W/ COMMS ORDER
#34777546X
Aug 9, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Nov 10, 2008Quality of Life CLASS - 2
RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR 3 FAMILY. CELLAR BOILER + STORAG
#34715198P
Dec 30, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Nov 10, 2008Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED PARTITIONS & INSTALLED WATER + WASTE LINES FOR 3PC BATHROOM(SINK,TOILET,TUB). RESIDENTIAL SINK AND MICROWAVE RANGE. 1 ROOM USED FOR RECORDING ROOM.
#34715199R
Aug 16, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Apr 7, 2008Administrative Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO FILE A C OF C WITH THE DOB FOR NOV 34495019Z ISSUED 8/31/05 34517886Z ISSUED 4/19/06 34517887N ISSUED 4/19/06 34527905R ISSUED 6/13/06 AND 34495018R ISSUED 8/31/05
#34638370L
May 27, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 13, 2006Construction Non-Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT.NOTED:AT PERIMETER OF PREMISES ERECTED A BRIC VENEERWALL (ENCLOSURE) AT 1ST & 2ND FL APPROX SIZE 25 X 50FT WORK APPROX 70%COMPLETED.REMEDY:STOP ALL WORK EXCEPT MAKE SAFE & CLEAN.OBTAIN PERMIT
#34527905R
Aug 16, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 31, 2005Quality of Life Non-Hazardous
RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. DEPT OF BLDG RECORDS INDICATE RESIDENCE IS ALEGAL (3) FAMILY. RESIDENCE IS NOW ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A (6) FAM-
#34495018R
Jun 6, 2006
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 31, 2005Quality of Life Non-Hazardous
WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FL LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHTS PARTITION TO SUB-DIVIDE 1ST FL INTO (2) APTS. INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR (3) PC BATHROOM TOILET,SINK,TUB & RESIDENTIAL SINK, GAS LINE
#34495019Z
Jun 6, 2006
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Feb 16, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#0403SA
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 7, 2008CONSTRUCTION

#0403JN
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4)
Active
HPD (16) · C 3 · B 6 · A 7
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 3, 2021A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.Sep 6, 2021
Jun 3, 2021A§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 6, 2021
Jun 3, 2021A§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 6, 2021
Jun 3, 2021C§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE BUILDONG AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJun 29, 2021
Jun 3, 2021A§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 6, 2021
Jun 3, 2021A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 6, 2021
Aug 13, 2008BD26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY PUB HALL NIGHT INSPECTION.Sep 17, 2008
Aug 13, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO VESTIBULE FROM STREET.Sep 17, 2008
Aug 13, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS 3 STY REAR BALCONY.Sep 17, 2008
Aug 13, 2008BD26-19.07 ADM CODE INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LIGHT OR LIGHTS OF AT LEAST 40 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT EACH, TO LIGHT ADEQUATELY FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE THE REAR YARD NIGHT INSPECTION.Sep 17, 2008
Sep 14, 2005ASECTION 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL STY REAR AT FIRE ESCAPEDec 23, 2005
Sep 14, 2005BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYOct 24, 2005
Sep 14, 2005ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING AT ALL STY AT PUBLIC HALLDec 23, 2005
Sep 14, 2005BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 3RD STY BALCONY AT REAR AT FIRE ESCAPEOct 24, 2005
Feb 23, 2000CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM locked AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMar 5, 2000
Feb 23, 2000CApt 1 FL · SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES kitchen and IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1 FL, 1st STORYMar 5, 2000

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City records as of Nov 4, 2026, 10:29 AM ET. BBL 4015230062.

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