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26-33 96 Street

Queens, NY 11369BBL 4-01376-0042Map

Owner of record: Carolyn E Ruffin Revocable Trust

26-33 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11369. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Carolyn E Ruffin Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 15 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 7, 2026

    Open — 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 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — 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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 5, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Mar 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide fire retarded self closing door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st door from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling, 1st closet from west at north wall wall, 1st closet from west at north wall ceiling, 2nd closet from west at north wall wall, 2nd closet from west at north wall ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 wall cabinet from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint at kitchen ceiling walls 2 sty apt 2r ricky hayles 718 6398592 andrea lawrence 5 yrs old. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint at southeast room ceiling walls 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint at northeast room ceiling walls 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint at southwest room ceiling 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty rear apt 2r hayles. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective vanity counter top at bathroom 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jan 9, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving yard south court.

    Nov 12, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing.

    Nov 4, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system near mailboxes 1 sty pub hall.

    Nov 4, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing.

    Nov 4, 1987

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 2F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1926
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,476 ft²
Lot area
3,513 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
403
Council district
21
Block / lot
1376 / 42
Assessed value
$354,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #403174, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 26-33 96 Street

Who owns 26-33 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Carolyn E Ruffin Revocable Trust.

Does 26-33 96 Street have violations?

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

Is 26-33 96 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 26-33 96 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 26-33 96 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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