42-15 Layton Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1931
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations39 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building19 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood2 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Elmhurst, containing 53 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Elmhurst
Queens · 10,484 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,250 1BR · $3,000 2BR
6 subway stations nearby
10 parks · 3.8 acres · incl. Hoffman Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Lead Paint26
- Pests22
- Safety16
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 21, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 21, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 21, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 3rd STORY
Jul 24, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY
Jul 24, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,168.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,375 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,350 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,650 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
JS 4215 LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 104 open HPD violations on record, including 39 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 289 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Elmhurst is about $2,375/month for a one-bedroom.
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