42-42 Ithaca Street
42-42 Ithaca Street in Elmhurst, Queens, has 198 open HPD violations, 52 of them class C, and 54 of 54 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (35/100).
Multi-family elevator · 54 units · Built 1940
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 35/100)
- 52 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 17 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 29 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 54 of 54 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (198 open, 52 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 29 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
198 open violations: 52 class C (immediately hazardous), 106 class B, 39 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 120 issued in the last 12 months. 339 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2019-01-30. Newest violation issued 2026-10-15.
9 closed in the last 90 days. Median 104 days from issue to close for the 83 violations closed in the last 12 months.
17 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: Door, lock or intercom defect, 4th floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONSISTING OF SLIDING BOLT WITH EYE CAPABLE OF BEING PADLOCKED AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 4B), issued 2026-10-15. HPD violation 19284357
- Class C: Self-closing door not working. , 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 HINGES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY, SECTION AT EAST, issued 2026-09-28. HPD violation 19254440
- Class C: Roaches. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY, SECTION AT EAST, issued 2026-09-28. HPD violation 19254442
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2026-09-04. HPD violation 19188761
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, 1st floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2026-09-04. HPD violation 19188760
- Class C: Garbage not removed (hallway). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2026-08-25. HPD violation 19162199
- Class C: Garbage not removed (hallway). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, issued 2026-08-25. HPD violation 19162194
- Class C: Roaches. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY, issued 2026-08-25. HPD violation 19162196
311 housing complaints
87 in the last 12 months, 153 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (29), Unsanitary Condition (23), Paint/Plaster (19), Door/Window (7), Plumbing (6).
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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (2 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
54 of 54 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: 54 in 2024, 54 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: Ithaca Apartments Co LLC. Head officer: Marie Pindus. Managing agent: ZION MGMT. This owner has 3 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Dec 26, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4015580026, HPD building ID 667041. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Elmhurst Av (M, R), 5 min walk
- 90 St-Elmhurst Av (7), 7 min walk
- 82 St-Jackson Hts (7), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 198 open (52 class C, 106 class B, 39 class A, 1 class I). 17 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 87 | −20 |
| 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.