39-75 56 Street
Queens, NY 11377BBL 4-01227-0006Map
Owner of record: Yenhau Chen
39-75 56 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Queens, 11377. It has 54 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Yenhau Chen. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2023. 1 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 50
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 32
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 10
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at west window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at west one and two and south windows at lower sashes in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 50
- 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 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 8b unsafe report filed
Oct 30, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b failure to correct swarmp conditions
Oct 30, 2020
Dob violation - active
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- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Oct 30, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
May 17, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p267
Aug 22, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p267
Sep 24, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Apr 6, 1991
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)provide light top and bottom of car clean same
Nov 28, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(23) to fully open. (1) reset door timer. (55) file bn with this department for new controller and refurbished cab and basement cut off and have inspected by this department. (52) remove old fuse box next to main line switch
Oct 26, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade & appurtenances.note:observed at exp #1 west elevation loose terra-cotta/decorative stone above main entrance at parapet wall level.exp #5 east elevation cracked win
Oct 12, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Brake maintenance tag expired 9/15/19. perform brake maintenance. change worn brake pads. clean grease from around drum. clean motor room. clean pit. provide motor room ventilation as per k-3. fire extinguisher
Jul 31, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #810719.
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. rmdy: file acceptable amended report.
Nov 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg west elevation exp. #1 observed masonry brick under a/c unit. flower pot on the 3rd fl fire escape landing.south elevation exp.#4 observed step cracks in parapet facade. flower
Sep 7, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Removal of safety measures w/o dept approval.noted:no safety measures were in place on a bldg that was filed unsafe & repaired before submitting an amended swarmp report.i inspected swarmp bldg & safety measure
Jun 16, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.6.3 lifelines & suspension ropes:shall each be attached to diff point of anchorage.note:suspended scaffold errected @exp #1(56 st),exp #4(woodside ave).lifelines & tieback attached to same point @anchorage
Dec 23, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls & appurtenances. noted: 1-stepcracks at parapet at exposure 1 at north wing; 2-deteriorated wood overhangs at feet of pitched roof at exposures 1 & 4 (west & south elevns); 3-
Apr 1, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/article 28-302 of the bldg code and dob rules and regulations. 36017216y. respondent has demonstrated a history of non-compliance w/dept
May 7, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round techincal report in compliance with code provisions. periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the department rules &
Jun 30, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:
Sep 20, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:@ 56 st & woodside ave frontage,the angle parapet has damaged & weathered wood eaves with damaged,loose,dislodged & displaced slate shingles along bottom
Jul 15, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:
Feb 17, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules & regulations
Dec 12, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
100bb05 08v01 70o02, 100bb05 expired 2yrs rest tag 08v01 car stops off level on certain floors to much off even for single speed ac
Aug 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/50c/16/50c/32/48ab/50/50a. 50 missing 530a value on domestic watercoil. 50a. anti-syphon value to be raised above oil line. 50b. missing backflow preventor/check value (#009) 50c. discharge pipe on pop.
Jun 16, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit remodeling kitchen moved gas lines, drain lines, water lines. gas valve has no plug. could be knocked open during construction. dangerous condition. remedy: obtain a permit if
May 11, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v1-40h11-30o2-57o2-58o2-59o2-61o2-74o2. 40-bearing worn.
Nov 5, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5. -75 perform & file 5yr. test
Oct 23, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05l,36p, #adjust door timer #(36) overhead room
Sep 14, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o,58o,59o,29l,20i,29l-c/w rods missing nuts.
Aug 22, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 5JAND1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 5J
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3J
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 10, 2008 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 14, 2006 · Apt 4G
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 14, 2006 · Apt 4G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Mar 23, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 9, 2006 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2006 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2006 · Apt 6B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt NO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 54
- Building area
- 39,860 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,606 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 402
- Council district
- 26
- Block / lot
- 1227 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,338,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #409979, last renewed Apr 1, 2026.
Questions about 39-75 56 Street
Who owns 39-75 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yenhau Chen.
Does 39-75 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 39-75 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 39-75 56 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 39-75 56 Street?
It has 54 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.