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39-52 56 Street

Queens, NY 11377BBL 4-01226-0077Map

Owner of record: Yu Liang Miao, As Trustee

39-52 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Queens, 11377. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Yu Liang Miao, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 41 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 43

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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 21, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    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 24, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 28, 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 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 3, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    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 1, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 23, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 1, 2017

    Open — Info 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 17, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 15, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 26, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies west fire escape

    Oct 5, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the foyer from north at east located at apartment 2fl, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition cellar sty used as class a apt.

    Sep 21, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at cellar.

    Sep 21, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at cellar.

    Sep 21, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose brick at stoop front of bldg.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls all stys public hall.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cans wood car parts etc at rear yard.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the newspaper bottle etc at 3 sty public hall.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window at 2 sty public hall.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail front of bldg.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the newspaper beer cans etc at attic.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose baluster 3 sty public hall.

    May 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes clothes line 3 sty balcony rear.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 40 watt at light fixture rear yard.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys rear.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the frnt & rear yards.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints of brick stoop at bldg frnt.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty pub hall.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose newel post cap at 2 sty pub hall.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs & walls all stys pub halls.

    Jan 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Dec 30, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling & woodwork entire apt 2nd sty apt.

    Jul 26, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 12

  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in residential district noted:4 vehicles parking in rear of premises(1)block mercedez(2)grey jeep(3)toyota(4)car w/o plate remedy:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 8, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that of building department records. legal threefamily into illegal five family. no access to attic, first floor ok. occupied noted at baement level, full kitchen ( gas stove ), two bed

    Nov 1, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. builging department records which indicates residence legally approved for three families, now altered into 4

    Nov 1, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain side yard 3 abandon vehicles b m w pl n5460j cimarron plate sa38gu escort white tires litter plastic buckers g e washing macain high weeds remedy remove all vehicles debris and cutting weeds

    Oct 15, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to dept. of building recors changing cellar from reaction and ordinary use into an illegal 2 bedrm apt. with a full kitchen gas stove and a full bathrm tub. with a dinning are apt is

    Aug 29, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal-ly approved number of families. building dept records indicate resi- dence legally approved for 3 families. residence now altered for

    Aug 29, 1998 · Penalty $850

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that of gldg dept records . occupancy noted: legal 3 family into illegal 4 family no access bsmt at attic level full kitchen, full bathroom, 2 bedrooms. living/dining area

    Aug 10, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legaly approved # of families. bldg dept records indicates legally approved for 3 families now altered into 4 family work noted:

    Aug 10, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain : noted: at side of bldg there are items scatteredbroken glass, lumber, sheet metal steel file cabinets, wood, furniture. remedy: make all necessary. clean up forthwith.

    Aug 10, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. white ford escort, gray 1979 bmw5281, & 1984 coddy cimmeron. no re/or plates on cars. remedy; conform to parking regulation

    Aug 10, 1998 · Penalty $480

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defect is at rear & side yard. storing of construction material & equipment & metal storage container, various auto parts. remdy: repair and/or replace maintain building.

    Jul 16, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residental district. illegal use: storage of unregestered vehicles (4) at side yard: vehicle (1) white ford escort.vehicle (2) blue & silver bmw. vehicle (3) brown cadillac vehicle (4)

    Jul 16, 1998 · Penalty $480

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
3,098 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
402
Council district
26
Block / lot
1226 / 77
Assessed value
$91,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #415630, last renewed Aug 21, 2013.

Questions about 39-52 56 Street

Who owns 39-52 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yu Liang Miao, As Trustee.

Does 39-52 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 39-52 56 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 39-52 56 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 39-52 56 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.