31-14 42nd Street
31-14 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, has 24 open HPD violations, 9 of them class C, and 46 of 48 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (46/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 48 units · Built 1916
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 46/100)
- 9 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 25 housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 46 of 48 units are rent-stabilized; 45 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (24 open, 9 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Medium (2 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
24 open violations: 9 class C (immediately hazardous), 13 class B, 2 class A. 44 issued in the last 12 months. 287 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2018-10-26. Newest violation issued 2026-09-09.
3 closed in the last 90 days. Median 124 days from issue to close for the 55 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4), issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19202037
- Class C: Mice, kitchen, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19165262
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, kitchen, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 8), issued 2026-05-12. HPD violation 18912453
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 8), issued 2026-05-12. HPD violation 18912451
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 23, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 23), issued 2023-07-03. HPD violation 16073402
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 8), issued 2021-06-24. HPD violation 14381087
- Class C: Roaches, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 23, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 23), issued 2021-06-24. HPD violation 14398769
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, bathroom, 3rd floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 15, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 15), issued 2018-10-26. HPD violation 12712162
311 housing complaints
25 in the last 12 months, 58 in 5 years. Most common: Paint/Plaster (11), Unsanitary Condition (7), Plumbing (4), Door/Window (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 2 infested units in the last 3 years. 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: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 4 infested, 4 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
46 of 48 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: 46 in 2024, 45 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: KOUFA REALTY CORP.. Head officer: JOHN PSARAS. Managing agent: BIG CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Nov 3, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4006790047, HPD building ID 430455. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 46 St (M, R), 6 min walk
- Steinway St (M, R), 7 min walk
- Broadway (N, W), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 24 open (9 class C, 13 class B, 2 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 25 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 2 infested units | −8 |
| 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 2026-10-27.