Free account includes 3 full due diligence reports — no credit card requiredSign Up Free →
← Address Lookup
NYC Building Records · BBL 4053940013

42-13 163 STREET

Queens · Block 5394 · Lot 13 · Walk-up, 3+ families (Class C0)

42-13 163 STREET is a Class C0 (walk-up, 3+ families) building in Queens (BBL 4053940013) built in 1970, with 3 residential units across 3 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 407, council district 20, zoning district R4-1, on a 2,100-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 3,265 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is XIA, DONG MEI.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on August 10, 2021 when DIAKAKIS, SOPHIA C conveyed the property to XIA, DONG MEI for $1.68M. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 18, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

XIA, DONG MEI

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Managing AgentDONGMEI XIA

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Aug 10, 2021 for $1.7M to XIA, DONG MEI.
Previous owner: DIAKAKIS, SOPHIA C
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
🔒 See all transfers before the 2021 sale →

Recent ACRIS documents (last 3)

DateTypeAmountParties
Aug 10, 2021DEED$1.7MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 10, 2013AGMT$138KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 9, 2011DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
🔒 Reveal the 3 redacted buyer/seller names above →

Building stats

Units
3
Year built
1970
Class
C0
Borough
Queens
Zoning:
R4-1
Lot size:
2,100 sqft
Building area:
3,265 sqft
Floors:
3
Assessed value:
$97K
Community district:
407
Council district:
20

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class A
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
🔒 See every closed violation + inspection history →

Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class AInspected May 7, 2026
    (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 HPD…
  • Class IInspected Nov 21, 2025
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
  • Class AInspected Jun 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 HPD…
  • Class AInspected Apr 15, 2024
    (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 HPD…
  • Class IInspected Nov 24, 2023
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
🔒 See closure dates + classification on archived violations →

Recent ACRIS activity

3 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Aug 10, 2021).

Frequently asked questions about 42-13 163 STREET

Who owns 42-13 163 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 42-13 163 STREET per NYC PLUTO is XIA, DONG MEI. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on August 10, 2021 when the property was conveyed to XIA, DONG MEI. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 42-13 163 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 42-13 163 STREET was recorded on August 10, 2021, when DIAKAKIS, SOPHIA C conveyed the property to XIA, DONG MEI for $1.68M. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 42-13 163 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 42-13 163 STREET as of May 18, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 42-13 163 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 42-13 163 STREET at $97K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 42-13 163 STREET and what does that mean?

42-13 163 STREET is NYC building class C0 — Walk-up, 3+ families. A 3-to-6-story walk-up apartment building (no elevator), 3 or more residential units. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

More from MetroDeeds

Go deeper on this building

Open full Landlord Intel for 42-13 163 STREET
Every deed, every violation, court cases, mortgages, and operator portfolio — in one panel.
Get the full deed history for 42-13 163 STREET
3 free reports lifetime with a MetroDeeds account. No credit card required.
Sign Up Free