42-15 81 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Elmhurst, NYC

Elmhurst · Queens, NY, 11373

Built 19416 floors126 unitsBBL 4015277501

Current rent range

$650 – $30,152 / mo

7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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42-15 81 STREET

Queens, NY, 11373

42-15 81 STREET, Queens, NY, 11373 is a 126-unit rental building in Elmhurst, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations174last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed1last 7 years

Tenant reviews102.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units126DHCR records

Building age85 ybuilt 1941

311 complaints136last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Queens · March 2026

Studio

$2,995/mo

229 listings

1 BR

$3,000/mo

624 listings

2 BR

$3,500/mo

540 listings

3 BR

$3,500/mo

372 listings

4 BR

$4,150/mo

68 listings

5 BR

$5,500/mo

7 listings

6 BR

$6,500/mo

3 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

July

Most expensive

February

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Potential savings: ~5% by timing your move to July.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$1,6001 listing

1 Bed$2,0001 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Queens

Studio229 listings

$2,000

$2,000

1 Bed624 listings

$3,000

$650 – $19,000

2 Bed540 listings

$3,500

$1,900 – $30,152

3 Bed372 listings

$3,500

$2,400 – $8,500

4 Bed68 listings

$4,150

$1,090 – $8,000

5 Bed7 listings

$5,500

$1,180 – $8,000

6+ Bed3 listings

$6,500

$5,500 – $23,000

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Queens

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Central Queens

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,331

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

15%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

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10 reviews

5★

4★

3★

20%

2★

60%

1★

20%

Pros: The lobby is nice. Cons: Elevator often broken in a 6 floor building. People throw garbage on the floor in the trash chute and there’s mice hanging out in there. Mice all over the apartment and can hear them runni…

negativeJun 2023

Anonymous

Pros: Location is the pro Cons: Everything else! There is no management, we've had a leak for years, bathroom ceiling is collapsing, MAJOR pest infestation, no heat. There is an apartment with aggressive, violent peopl…

negativeJan 2023

Anonymous

Unit 2B Pros: convenient location: very close to subway stations, grocery stores, and restaurants. Cons: Where do I begin? The apartment will have many issues when you move in e.g. broken toilet seat, missing window…

negativeNov 2022

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

59 amenities

BUILDING

Playroom
Elevator
Doorman
Co-working
Lobby
Lounge
Community Room
Mail Room
Concierge
Package Room
Wifi
Smoke Free
Business Center
Library
Wi-fi

OUTDOOR

Roof Deck
Garden
Balcony
Grill
Swimming Pool
Patio
Rooftop
Terrace
Bbq
Pool
Courtyard

FITNESS

Gym
Sauna
Fitness Center
Fitness
Yoga
Spa

PARKING & BIKES

Ev Charging
Bike Room
Bike Storage
Garage
Parking

LAUNDRY

Laundry In Unit
Washer Dryer
In-unit Laundry
Laundry Room
Washer/dryer

SECURITY

Surveillance
Gated
Security
Cctv
Video Intercom

PET FRIENDLY

Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Pets Allowed
Dog Run
Pet Friendly

STORAGE

Storage
Storage Room

LUXURY

Penthouse
Screening Room

OTHER

W/d
Wheelchair Accessible

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

42-15 81ST STREET CONDOMINIUM

Portfolio of 0 buildingsManaged by Sam WatsonPRESIDENT: DAVID UNTERBERGMail: 3004 AVENUE L, BROOKLYN, NY, 11210

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1941Building constructed126 units · 6 floors
now42-15 81ST STREET CONDOMINIUMOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

42-15 81 STREET · Queens · 40.743° N, -73.884° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

7 schools nearby4 min

The neighborhood

Elmhurst

Elmhurst is Queens at its most densely packed and diverse — Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Latin American communities share tight blocks. The food scene along Broadway is world-class on a budget, and Elmhurst Hospital became globally famous during COVID. Queens Center mall anchors retail.

7,474buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$3,275median 1BR

102,618population$67kmedian income72%renters

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1941

Building constructed

126 units · 6 floors · class RM

2024

Rent stabilization on file

2 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 42-15 81ST STREET CONDOMINIUM

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 29, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDHIGHApr 29, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHApr 22, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM
HPDHIGHApr 22, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHApr 22, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHApr 22, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd
311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDHIGHMar 31, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHMar 29, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE UNDERNEATH 2ND FIRE DOOR FROM

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,400 – $16,000
50% aboveArea: $2,000
1 Bed
This building: $650 – $19,000
—Area: —
2 Bed
This building: $1,900 – $30,152
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $2,400 – $8,500
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $1,090 – $8,000
—Area: —

Review Summary

10 reviews

2.0 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 10 reviews · avg 2.0 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"Pros: The lobby is nice. Cons: Elevator often broken in a 6 floor building. People throw garbage on the floor in the trash chute and there’s mice hanging out i…"

— Anonymous · Jun 2023

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Neighborhood Vibe

DiverseDenseAffordableFoodieWorking-Class

Energy Score

Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI82.4 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions836.18 tCO₂e

2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

BROADWAY/WHITNEY AVQ53-SBS
0.2 mi4 min
BROADWAY/WHITNEY AVQ53-SBS
0.2 mi4 min
75 ST/WOODSIDE AVQ47
0.3 mi6 min
WOODSIDE AV/75 STQ47
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 007 Louis F. SimeoneElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 89q: The Jose Peralta School Of DreamersElementary
0.3 mi6 min
I.s. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate SchoolMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 012 James B. ColgateElementary
0.5 mi9 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Renaissance Charter School 2K-12
0.2 mi3 min
Elm Community Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Renaissance Charter SchoolK-12
0.5 mi10 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Bartholomew Catholic AcademyElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Jackson Heights Sda SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Books & Rattles - Peek A Boo
0.5 mi10 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11373

Violent237

Property1,030

Quality-of-life1,212

Total incidents2,237

PRECINCT

Top precinct#110

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1941

Floors6

Total units126

Rent-stab units126

ClassRM

BBL4015277501

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42-15 81 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Elmhurst, NYC

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Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

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Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

42-15 81ST STREET CONDOMINIUM

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Elmhurst

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

What tenants actually say.

Rental intelligence.

Building amenities.

Rent trends.

The landlord.

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