34-06 42nd Street
34-06 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, has 8 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 8 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (60/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1918
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 60/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 8 of 6 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (8 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
8 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 1 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 26 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2011-03-21. Newest violation issued 2026-05-06.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 33 days from issue to close for the 1 violations closed in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCK DOOR LEADING DOWN TO CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2020-11-18. HPD violation 13901569
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3L), issued 2020-11-17. HPD violation 13900847
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG (apt 3L), issued 2011-03-21. HPD violation 8860669
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2021-05-07. HPD violation 14324126
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom, 3rd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE NORTH CERAMIC TILE WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 3L), issued 2011-03-21. HPD violation 8860661
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES IN 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL (apt 3L), issued 2011-03-21. HPD violation 8860662
- Class B: Electrical defect (hallway). PROVIDE WIRE SCREENS ABOVE AND BELOW SKYLIGHT AT 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL (apt 3L), issued 2011-03-21. HPD violation 8860664
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint (hallway). PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2021-05-07. HPD violation 14324128
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 16 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 2 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
8 of 6 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 8 in 2024, 8 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: Jan and Eva Living Trust. Head officer: Diane Manda. Managing agent: Janet Schoch. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 15, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4006740118, HPD building ID 430562. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Steinway St (M, R), 2 min walk
- 46 St (M, R), 7 min walk
- Broadway (N, W), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 8 open (3 class C, 4 class B, 1 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.