What is the rent for a studio at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $1,989 to $2,691 per month, with a median of $2,340.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $2,295 to $3,105 per month, with a median of $2,700.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $2,856 to $3,864 per month, with a median of $3,360.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $3,086 to $4,175 per month, with a median of $3,630.

How does rent at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11358 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 8% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 3-bedroom rents are about 4% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about average for the area.

Is 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 11% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

The registered owner of 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 is WONG , CHOI WAH. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 a good landlord?

42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358, owned by WONG , CHOI WAH, has an overall grade of A (4.6/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 4 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

Yes, 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 has 4 housing violations and 8 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

There are 7 schools near 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 022 Thomas Jefferson (5 min walk), P.s. 107 Thomas A Dooley (10 min walk), Flushing International High School (12 min walk), J.h.s. 189 Daniel Carter Beard (12 min walk), Flushing Christian School (6 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?

42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SANFORD AV/158 ST (Q65), 0.08 mi away.

Is 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11358 zip code where 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 is located had 767 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 35 violent crimes, 390 property crimes, and 342 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11358 for full details.

When was 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 built and how many units does it have?

42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 was built in 1975, has 3 floors, contains 3 total units.

42-36 159 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Auburndale, NYC

Auburndale · Queens, NY, 11358

Built 19753 floors3 unitsBBL 4053890049

Current rent range

$1,989 – $4,175 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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Verified reviewsW,Owned byWONG , CHOI WAH3 bldgs

42-36 159 STREET

Queens, NY, 11358

42-36 159 STREET is a late-20th-century 1975 building, 3 units in Auburndale, NYC. Owned by WONG , CHOI WAH. Public records show 4 open violations, 8 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 2 bedbug reports.

HPD violations4last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age51 ybuilt 1975

311 complaints8last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Queens · February 2026

Studio

$2,340/mo

1 BR

$2,440/mo

2 BR

$2,700/mo

3 BR

$3,360/mo

4 BR

$3,630/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

July

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~11% by timing your move to January.

Rent vs. area median Queens

Studio

This building: $1,989 – $2,691

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $2,074 – $2,806

8% aboveArea: $2,250

2 BR

This building: $2,295 – $3,105

2% belowArea: $2,750

3 BR

This building: $2,856 – $3,864

4% belowArea: $3,500

4 BR

This building: $3,086 – $4,175

2% belowArea: $3,700

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Queens

Studio

$2,340

$1,989 – $2,691

1 Bed

$2,440

$2,198 – $2,350

2 Bed

$2,700

$2,600 – $2,900

3 Bed

$3,500

$3,500

4 Bed

$3,700

$3,700

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

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Rent trends.

Northeast Queens

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

Asking rent

$2,105

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

0.6%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

17%

asking, since ~'16

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

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

18 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

521

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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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

4 total

Pest Infestation
4

311Top Complaints

8 total

Blocked Driveway
3
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2
Abandoned Vehicle
2
Noise - Residential
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 12, 2025
(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.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 28, 2023
(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.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 4, 2022
(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.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 15, 2021
(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.

See all 4 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

WONG , CHOI WAH

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: PAK TAIMail: 42-26 163ST, Flushing, NY, 11358

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1975Building constructed3 units · 3 floors
nowWONG , CHOI WAHOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11358 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11358

Violent35

Property390

Quality-of-life342

Total incidents767

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About this area.

Auburndale · 11358

42-36 159 STREET · Queens · 40.760° N, -73.807° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

4 schools nearby5 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

SANFORD AV/158 STQ65
0.1 mi2 min
SANFORD AV/158 STQ65
0.1 mi2 min
162 ST/SANFORD AVQ65
0.2 mi3 min
162 ST/SANFORD AVQ65
0.2 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 022 Thomas JeffersonElementary
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 107 Thomas A DooleyElementary
0.5 mi10 min
Flushing International High SchoolHigh School
0.6 mi12 min
J.h.s. 189 Daniel Carter BeardMiddle School
0.6 mi12 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Flushing Christian SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min

The neighborhood

Auburndale

Auburndale is a quiet, middle-class Queens neighborhood with a growing East Asian community and a suburban feel. The LIRR station provides a commute option distinct from the subway, and the neighborhood's modest commercial strip serves everyday needs without fanfare.

9,192buildings tracked4.8avg LucidIQ$2,250median 1BR

37,647population$84kmedian income40%renters

SuburbanQuietMiddle-ClassAsian-AmericanResidential

Explore Auburndale

Neighborhood overview

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See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Auburndale

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Bayside· 1.23 mi Bayside· 1.24 mi Flushing

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1975

Floors3

Total units3

ClassC0

BBL4053890049

1970198019902000201020202030

1975

Building constructed

3 units · 3 floors · class C0

now

Current owner: WONG , CHOI WAH

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

12 events

311MEDIUMOct 12, 2025
Blocked Driveway — No Access
HPDLOWJun 12, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDLOWMar 28, 2023
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMMay 15, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMApr 14, 2022
Blocked Driveway — No Access
311MEDIUMApr 14, 2022
Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
HPDLOWMar 4, 2022
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMJan 13, 2022
Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
HPDLOWApr 15, 2021
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMDec 30, 2020
Request Large Bulky Item Collection

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $1,989 to $2,691 per month, with a median of $2,340.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $2,295 to $3,105 per month, with a median of $2,700.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $2,856 to $3,864 per month, with a median of $3,360.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 ranges from $3,086 to $4,175 per month, with a median of $3,630.
How does rent at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11358 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 8% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about average for the area; 3-bedroom rents are about 4% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about average for the area.
Is 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358, while July is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 11% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
The registered owner of 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 is WONG , CHOI WAH. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 a good landlord?
42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358, owned by WONG , CHOI WAH, has an overall grade of A (4.6/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 4 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
Yes, 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 has 4 housing violations and 8 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
There are 7 schools near 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 022 Thomas Jefferson (5 min walk), P.s. 107 Thomas A Dooley (10 min walk), Flushing International High School (12 min walk), J.h.s. 189 Daniel Carter Beard (12 min walk), Flushing Christian School (6 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358?
42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: SANFORD AV/158 ST (Q65), 0.08 mi away.
Is 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11358 zip code where 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 is located had 767 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 35 violent crimes, 390 property crimes, and 342 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11358 for full details.
When was 42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 built and how many units does it have?
42-36 159 STREET, Queens, NY, 11358 was built in 1975, has 3 floors, contains 3 total units.

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