42-70 156th Street
42-70 156th Street in Flushing, Queens, has 4 open HPD violations, and 18 of 39 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (65/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 39 units · Built 1926
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 65/100)
- 4 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 21 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 18 of 39 units are rent-stabilized; 30 on the 2007 tax bill.
Fewer open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (4 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 21 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: High (3 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), 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)
4 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 3 class A. 9 issued in the last 12 months. 194 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-10-01. Newest violation issued 2026-07-23.
1 closed in the last 90 days. Median 82 days from issue to close for the 15 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 B: Floor or stair defect, kitchen. , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF KITCHEN CABINETS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY, SECTION ''L''. HPD violation 19284319
- Class A: Unapproved alteration, throughout the apartment. M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION DOCTORS OFFICE CONVERTED TO APT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B-1 (apt B-1), issued 2009-10-01. HPD violation 4467412
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint, north wall. PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT 1ST STY INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC STAIRS LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. HPD violation 19313100
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint, north wall. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT 1ST STY INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC STAIRS LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. HPD violation 19313099
311 housing complaints
21 in the last 12 months, 81 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (21).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 3 infested units in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. 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 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 8 infested, 7 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 7 infested, 7 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 (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
18 of 39 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: 18 in 2024, 30 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: COLUMBUS 104 LLC. Head officer: FRANK PECORA. Managing agent: TEAMS MANAGEMENT LLC. This owner has 13 buildings on record, 3 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 27, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4053860020, HPD building ID 563617. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Flushing-Main St (7), 21 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 4 open (1 class B, 3 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −9 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 21 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 3 infested units, re-infested | −12 |
| 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.