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42-21 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103

BBL 4006920001 (Borough 4, Block 692, Lot 1) · BIN 4011763 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 31-88 43 St

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

42-21 Broadway (Queens, NY 11103; tax lot BBL 4006920001) is a 4-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1930, on a 1,500 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 4221 BROADWAY LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,470,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, 18 active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, one open HPD violation and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were eight 311 requests in the past 12 months and three HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
4221 BROADWAY LLC
Building class
S9 · Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
Year built · units
1930 · 4 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,500 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$1,470,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
4006920001
BIN
4011763

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “42-21 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103 (BBL 4006920001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/42-21-broadway-4006920001. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
4221 BROADWAY LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1930Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
3
Units
4 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,500 sq ft (20 ft × 75 ft)
Building floor area
3,700 sq ft (incl. 1,500 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
R6B, C2-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
2.47 built / 2.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Identifiers
BBL 4006920001 (Borough 4, Block 692, Lot 1) · BIN 4011763BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-04; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,470,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$661,500The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$152,212Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,470,000$661,5002A
2026Final$1,225,000$551,2502A
2025Final$1,345,000$605,2502A

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04

Sales & deed history 3

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2008-09-11DEED$0 / not statedKartsonis , Bill4221 Broadway Llc2008091600201002
1980-03-17DEED$0 / not stated43-05 BroadwayBill K KartsonisBK_8040124501238
1979-06-27DEED$0 / not statedBulba John43-05 Broadway CorpBK_7940117300157

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04

DOB job filings 1 open of 5

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-10-14
402227130
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2005-10-14$3,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2022-03-23
Q00524571-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-06-10$6,300
Not open
LOC Issued · 2023-06-10
Q00518455-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-05-13$5,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2006-03-10
402190810
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2005-08-12$30,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1991-07-24
400195178
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1991-06-04$13,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 7

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2021-06-152022-05-22Q00524571-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
WINDOW LINTEL REPLACEMENT AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY OF THE BUILDING WITH THIS APPLICATION
Signed-off
2021-05-132022-05-13Q00518455-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDI
Signed-off
2005-10-142006-04-01402227130
BIS
Equipment work / Fire suppressionISSUED (initial)
2005-09-122006-09-12402190810
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2005-08-122006-08-01402190810
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
1991-07-231992-03-13400195178
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
1991-07-011992-03-13400195178
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 18 active of 33

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV110819LBLVIO13167
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV110819LBLVIO13166
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV110819LBLVIO13165
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV110819LBLVIO13168
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV040618LBLVIO15955
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV040618LBLVIO15958
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV040618LBLVIO15957
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV040618LBLVIO15956
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV022417LBLVIO13371
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV022417LBLVIO13370
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV022417LBLVIO13372
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV022417LBLVIO13373
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV123109LBLVIO20960
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV123109LBLVIO20962
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV123109LBLVIO20958

Showing 15 of 33 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 6

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2021-05-18CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35498669K ISSUED ON 9/8/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMI$625 / $625 / $035531322N
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2008-12-29CLASS - 1EXIT PASSAGEWAY OR CORRIDOR TOTAL OBSTRUCTION FIRE ESCAPE OF MULT USE MULTIPLE DWELLING BLDG AT EXP#4 RIGHT OF PREMISES IS OBSTRUCTED BY ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE ON 1ST FL NOTE: THIS VIOLATION SUPERSEDES NOV#3475$1,200 / $225 / $034737544X
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2021-05-18CLASS - 2FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED AT 3RD FLOOR WINDOW LINTELS RUSTED/DETERIORATING AND BECOMING DETACHED/SAGGING.REMEDY:REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.$312 / $312 / $035561531R
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2008-12-29CLASS - 2WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED ERECTED AN ENCLOSED METAL FRAMED SIDEWALKCAFE W/ 1DOOR APPROX 28'WX5'L AT EXP#1 (FRONT) OF RESTAURANT ADJOINED BY APPROX 41'WX5'L SIDEWALK CAFE (SAME) W/ 2DOORS AT EXP#4 (RIGHT) OF$0 / $0 / $034737542M
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2020-09-08CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: 3RD FLOOR WINDOWS LINTELS RUSTED, DETERIORATING, SAGGING AT CORNER OF 43RD STREET & BROADWAY. REMEDY: REPLACE/REPAIR WINDOWS LINTELS$625 / $625 / $035498669K
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2008-12-08CLASS - 2WORK W.O A PERMIT. NOTE: CONST OF CARVES ENCLOSURE AT FRONT & SIDE OF THE PREMISES. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE TO LEGALIZE THE ENCLOSURE AT SIDE WALL. AT SIDE & FRONT OF PREMISES.$400 / $421 / $034737154K

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04

OATH tickets (all agencies) 4 unpaid of 93

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-06-25Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$80 / $0 / $80049648154K
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-05-04Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$300 / $0 / $300049735883X
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-03-20Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$300 / $0 / $300049542383Z
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2022-03-17Fire Department Of NycCERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONSYMPATOCH CAFE INC$750 / $0 / $750011811902P
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-10-27Sanitation OthersDIRTY SDWLK FAIL TO CLEAN 18 IN STRT SDWLK OBSTR VACANT LOT REPEAT4221 BROADWAY LLC$250 / $0 / $250080087220X
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-10-22Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$50 / $0 / $50080161143Y
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-10-14Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$50 / $0 / $50049844782J
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-09-09Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$50 / $0 / $50049844711M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-07-20Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$50 / $50 / $0049735953M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-07-11Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$50 / $50 / $0049735938Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-05-08Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$50 / $50 / $0049734918M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-12-08Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK4221 BROADWAY LLC$50 / $50 / $0049288184P

Showing 12 of 93 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
640628
Last registered
2026-09-21
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
OfficerBill KartsonisAstoria, Ny
AgentDean KartsonisKARTSONIS REALTY LLCAstoria, Ny
Corporateowner4221 BROADWAY LLCAstoria, Ny
HeadofficerDean KartsonisAstoria, Ny
SitemanagerDean Kartsonis

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-04

HPD housing-code violations 1 open of 2

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-06-15
A2026-06-15§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT 2ND BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-03-14
A2022-03-04(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

HPD complaints 3

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2026-05-26CLOSE2FDoor/Window – DoorHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in
2026-05-14CLOSE2FDoor/Window – DoorHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in
2024-03-27CLOSE3RHeat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

311 requests (last 12 months) 8

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-09-17DEPNoise – Construction EquipmentClosed2026-09-24
2026-08-19DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2026-09-28
2026-07-23NYPDIllegal Fireworks – N/AClosed2026-07-23
2026-05-27HPDDOOR/WINDOW – DOORClosed2026-06-14
2026-05-15DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2026-07-01
2026-05-14HPDDOOR/WINDOW – DOORClosed2026-06-14
2026-05-03DSNYDirty Condition – TrashClosed2026-05-04
2026-01-17NYPDNoise - Vehicle – Car/Truck MusicClosed2026-01-17

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04

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