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37-16 68 Street

Queens, NY 11377BBL 4-01220-0024Map

Owner of record: Vardhan, Harsha

37-16 68 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Queens, 11377. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vardhan, Harsha. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on December 1, 2022. 11 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 1, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • 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.

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building entrance metal security door

    May 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of class ''a'' apartment created at # 1 story front, # 414703.

    Mar 24, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of garage being used for living at 1st story rear, # 414703

    Mar 24, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Nov 22, 2011

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39059224z issued on 3/30/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certi

    Aug 26, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed electrical outlets installed behind heaters on the 1st floor dept records reveal no permit was filed for the described scope of work, obtain permit

    Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed at the time of inspection in the first floor apartment 2 vent less gas heaters and new gas piping supplying the heaters. department records reveal no plumbing permit was filed for the described scope o

    Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed at the time of inspection failure to maintain property in a code complaint manner. 1st floor electrical romex line was observed around a 1/2 inch gas line supplying ventless gas heaters. use of vent le

    Mar 30, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97l10,44h08,10m07,21q03,100m07,56y13. 97l- correct elevator take off. 44h- regroove or replace traction sheave. 10m- missing car door gibs 2per panel. 21q- properly install cover on 1st fl hoist way door interl

    May 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted remove garage door at rear of building and install a masonary unit wall with window and entry door remedy obtain permits if feasible

    Jun 21, 2002 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occuoancy is ocntraryt o that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept. records . s1st story and garage use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartments partitions erected with kitchen

    Oct 4, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
1,584 ft²
Lot area
816 ft²
Zoning
R5D
Community board
402
Council district
26
Block / lot
1220 / 24
Assessed value
$76,200
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 37-16 68 Street

Who owns 37-16 68 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vardhan, Harsha.

Does 37-16 68 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 37-16 68 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 37-16 68 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 37-16 68 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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