86-42 ST JAMES AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Elmhurst, NYC

Elmhurst · Queens, NY, 11373

Built 19314 floors17 unitsBBL 4015820027

Current rent range

$900 – $23,000 / mo

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

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86-42 ST JAMES AVENUE

Queens, NY, 11373

86-42 ST JAMES AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11373 is a 17-unit rental building in Elmhurst, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations19last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed1last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units17DHCR records

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints21last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Queens · March 2026

Studio

$3,038/mo

223 listings

1 BR

$2,995/mo

606 listings

2 BR

$3,500/mo

535 listings

3 BR

$3,500/mo

369 listings

4 BR

$4,200/mo

64 listings

5 BR

$5,249/mo

8 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 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Queens

Studio223 listings

$2,000

$2,000

1 Bed606 listings

$2,995

$900 – $19,000

2 Bed535 listings

$3,500

$1,900 – $8,245

3 Bed369 listings

$3,500

$2,400 – $8,500

4 Bed64 listings

$4,200

$1,090 – $7,898

5 Bed8 listings

$5,249

$1,180 – $8,000

6+ Bed3 listings

$6,500

$5,500 – $23,000

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

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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.

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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

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

19 total

Door/Lock
4
Paint/Plaster
3
Pest Infestation
2
Fire Escape/Stairs
2
Smoke/CO Detector
2

311Top Complaints

21 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
19
UNSANITARY CONDITION
6
PAINT/PLASTER
3
FLOORING/STAIRS
2

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed

Evictions filed
1

Violations by Unit

(3 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTFeb 25, 2026
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT BULKHEAD STAIRS , 4th STORY, SECTION ''B''
Class BNOV SENT OUTFeb 25, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT BULKHEAD STAIRS , 4th STORY, SECTION ''B''
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 12, 2025
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B20, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 12, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYCLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT B20, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDMar 12, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE NOSING AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

59 amenities

BUILDING

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

OUTDOOR

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

FITNESS

Spa
Fitness
Fitness Center
Gym
Yoga
Sauna

PARKING & BIKES

Garage
Bike Storage
Ev Charging
Bike Room
Parking

LAUNDRY

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

SECURITY

Security
Gated
Cctv
Video Intercom
Surveillance

PET FRIENDLY

Pets Allowed
Dog Run
Cat Friendly
Pet Friendly
Dog Friendly

STORAGE

Storage Room
Storage

LUXURY

Screening Room
Penthouse

OTHER

Wheelchair Accessible
W/d

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

GITTEL REALTY ASSOCIATES LP

Portfolio of 5 buildingsOFFICER OF CORP: RONALD SWARTZMail: 175 ROSLYN ROAD, ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY, 11577

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

3.8

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 4 by score · of 5 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed17 units · 4 floors
nowGITTEL REALTY ASSOCIATES LPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 5 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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Location & daily life.

86-42 ST JAMES AVENUE · Queens · 40.740° N, -73.878° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 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.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$3,275median 1BR

102,618population$67kmedian income72%renters

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

17 units · 4 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

15 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: GITTEL REALTY ASSOCIATES LP

Portfolio includes 5 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 2, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMMar 23, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDLOWFeb 25, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT BULKHEAD STAIRS
HPDMEDIUMFeb 25, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT B
311MEDIUMFeb 22, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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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
52% aboveArea: $2,000
1 Bed
This building: $900 – $19,000
—Area: —
2 Bed
This building: $1,900 – $8,245
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $2,400 – $8,500
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $1,090 – $7,898
—Area: —

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Neighborhood Vibe

DiverseDenseAffordableFoodieWorking-Class

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

BROADWAY/CORONA AVQ58
0.1 mi1 min
BROADWAY/CORONA AVQ58
0.1 mi2 min
BROADWAY/JUSTICE AVQ53-SBS
0.2 mi3 min
BROADWAY/QUEENS BLVDQ53-SBS
0.2 mi4 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Newtown High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
International High School For Health SciencesHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 007 Louis F. SimeoneElementary
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 89q: The Jose Peralta School Of DreamersElementary
0.4 mi8 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min
Renaissance Charter School 2K-12
0.2 mi4 min
Central Queens Academy Charter School IiUngraded
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Bartholomew Catholic AcademyElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Cathedral Prep School-SeminaryHigh School
0.5 mi11 min
Saint Adalbert Catholic AcademyElementary
0.6 mi

At a glance

Year built1931

Floors4

Total units17

Rent-stab units17

ClassC1

BBL4015820027

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86-42 ST JAMES AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Elmhurst, NYC

86-42 ST JAMES AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

GITTEL REALTY ASSOCIATES LP

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.

Building amenities.

Rent trends.

The landlord.

GITTEL REALTY ASSOCIATES LP

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

History of the building.

Rental intelligence.

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