20-53 33 Street
Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00828-0147Map
Owner of record: Jian Zhi Chen
20-53 33 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Queens, 11105. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jian Zhi Chen. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on December 24, 2022. 7 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at metal 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted
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- CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,728 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 401
- Council district
- 22
- Block / lot
- 828 / 147
- Assessed value
- $79,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #918823, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 20-53 33 Street
Who owns 20-53 33 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jian Zhi Chen.
Does 20-53 33 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 20-53 33 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 20-53 33 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20-53 33 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.