40-53 61 Street
Queens, NY 11377BBL 4-01336-0012Map
Owner of record: 40 Plus 53 61st Realty INC
40-53 61 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Queens, 11377. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 40 Plus 53 61st Realty INC. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2025. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 168
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 279
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 168
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 4th from bottom at stairs leading to south yard , 1st story
Oct 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread nosing 3rd from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread nosing 4th from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from north, the 2nd room from north, the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 3rd story balcony 1st stack from north at building front at fire escape
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2D
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed
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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 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Certification postponment denied - 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 door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 3rd room from east, the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance in the foyer located at apt 2c, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective reglaze tub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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 lobby
Jul 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 lobby
Jul 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink (waste pipe) in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Jun 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- brick parapet wall at front removed. remedy- stop all work until a permit has been obtained. provide a full coverage sidewalk shed at front immediately.
Jul 26, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 19, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 10,752 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,815 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 402
- Council district
- 26
- Block / lot
- 1336 / 12
- Assessed value
- $694,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #414074, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 40-53 61 Street
Who owns 40-53 61 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 40 Plus 53 61st Realty INC.
Does 40-53 61 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.
Is 40-53 61 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 40-53 61 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40-53 61 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.