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21-06 45 Avenue

Queens, NY 11101BBL 4-00077-0055Map

Owner of record: Mel-Katz LLC

21-06 45 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Queens, 11101. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mel-Katz LLC. HPD has recorded 135 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2025. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
135
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
64

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 13, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 19 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 135

  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Sep 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt A3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to boiler room

    Feb 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd living room from north located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of boiler room access notice not have information about person who have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at lower sash window intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash wire glass at window intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 21, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at west

    Sep 21, 2013 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at west

    Sep 21, 2013 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, apartment at east

    Sep 24, 2012 · Apt A3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance window 2nd story public hall

    Jul 30, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slidind bolt with lockble eye at door (unlocked) bulkhead to roof 5th story public hall

    Jul 30, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line pad lock & chains at gate south yard

    Jul 30, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 22, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 22, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stain ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, south wall and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide a sidewalk shed at exposure1-north elevation, approximately 100.0 lf and at exposure 4-west elevation, approximately 100.0 lf

    May 13, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Partial vacate order-observed on 05/09/2022 there are facade defects as follows: at exp2(east)deteriorated, cracked and spalled bricks and mortar joints at many locations overhead the inner courtyard. at exp3 (south)deteriorated/spalled stuuco at many locations. remedy: vacate the inner courtyard at exp29east)and 3(south)unable to access

    May 13, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to facade defects. observed at north, east and west elevations as: cracks and deteriorated mortar joints, cracked terra cotta and deteriorated stucco at chimney wall at roof. remedy: immed provide sidewalk shed for exp 1 and 4(north and west)and adequate safety measures ofr exp3 (south)

    May 9, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to broken step at fire escape(north elev,2fl) and plant pots observed on many fire escape landings. remedy: immed repair the broken step in fire escape at 2fl at north elevations and remove plant pots

    May 9, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant. view at exposure 1 north elevation crack at 5 fl. northwest and at northeast corner spalled window sill 5 fl. exposure 2 east elevation vertical crack northeast c

    Jul 14, 2022 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at north elevation exp #1 observed cracked terra cotta at 4th floor.broken step at fire escape at 2nd floor with plant pots on multiple fire escape landings

    May 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35294272h issued on 11/21/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no cofc on file for side

    Dec 7, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:side yard fire escape is obstructed by a padlock with chain link locking the side yard metal gate,a planting on the fire escape causing hazard conditions.re

    Nov 2, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35245286h issued on 06/28/17 and to file a certificate of cor ection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissio

    Sep 19, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35245286h issued on 06/28/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Aug 3, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway defects noted:at time of inspection door to roof was a lock and a slide bolt.gate at front of premises to exit from sideyard fire escape discharge area is obstruc

    Jun 28, 2017 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 20, 2017 · Apt A3

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2017 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 20, 2012 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2011 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2008 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 17, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2007 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 5, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 13, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1914
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
12,759 ft²
Lot area
3,150 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
402
Council district
26
Block / lot
77 / 55
Assessed value
$297,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #400036, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 21-06 45 Avenue

Who owns 21-06 45 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mel-Katz LLC.

Does 21-06 45 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 135 housing violations at this property.

Is 21-06 45 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 21-06 45 Avenue built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21-06 45 Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.