27-17 42 Road
Composite verdict
This 2016-built, 25-floor condo in Long Island City has one open Class C HPD violation — a heat complaint in Apt 3E that has been open for 96 days, which is the most serious concern in the data. The building scores B+ (85/100) on HPD overall with a normal landlord response pattern, but that unresolved heat violation warrants a direct question before signing. Crime scores a C (55/100) with 75 nearby incidents dominated by petit larceny (30), and the neighborhood generates 1,171 annual 311 calls — 554 of which are illegal parking complaints, suggesting significant street congestion. Noise rates a D grade with 78 complaints in the past 12 months, predominantly residential in origin (41 of 78), which is notable in a dense 182-unit high-rise.
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- There is an open Class C HPD violation for inadequate heat in Apt 3E that has been open for 96 days — what is the current status of that repair, and has the heating system had issues in other units this season?
- The noise section shows a D grade with 78 complaints in the past 12 months, 41 of which are residential noise — what soundproofing measures exist between units in this building, and have there been noise disputes among residents?
- 311 records show 554 illegal parking complaints and 45 blocked driveway complaints in the area — does the building have a dedicated parking structure or garage, and how is building access managed given the street congestion?
- Crime data shows 30 petit larceny incidents nearby and a C-grade score of 55/100 — what building security measures are in place, specifically regarding package delivery, lobby access control, and surveillance cameras?
- The building is registered as a condo with 182 units but 0 rent-stabilized units — is this unit being rented by an individual condo owner or by the building management, and is there a subletting policy or owner-occupancy clause that could affect lease renewal?
- The building was constructed in 2016 and is 10 years old — have there been any major mechanical or structural issues (facade, plumbing, HVAC) reported to the condo board, and is there an active capital reserve fund?
- Test the heat and hot water in the unit directly during the showing — given the open 96-day Class C heat violation in the building, confirm the specific apartment you are considering has consistent heat output from all radiators or HVAC vents.
- Walk the hallways on multiple floors and check common areas for noise bleed-through between units — the D-grade noise rating with 41 residential complaints in 12 months suggests inter-unit sound transmission may be a real issue in this high-rise.
- Observe the lobby entry system, intercom, and any package storage area — with 30 petit larceny incidents recorded nearby, assess whether building access is controlled and whether there is a secure area for deliveries.
27-17 42 Road sits in Queens, ZIP 11101. The closest subway is Queensboro Plaza (7,N,W) (2-minute walk), served by the 7, E, F, G, M, N, R, and W lines. Nearby public schools include P.S. 384 (grades K to 5), a 2-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 78 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 55/100 safety score.
- Class C · 1 open · penalty 15 · (15/ea)
- Jan 22, 2025 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- May 3, 2024 "FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4"
- Apr 3, 2024 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
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- OLIVES ORGANIC FARM INC
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- P.S. 384
- Growing Up Green Charter School
- Queensboro Plaza (7,N,W)
- Queens Plaza (E,F,R)
- Court Sq-23 St (7,E,F,G)
- 21 St-Queensbridge (M)
- 39 Av-Dutch Kills (N,W)
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