40-16 Elbertson Street

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01502-0019Map

40-16 Elbertson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fong, Lionel. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 7 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 25

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 25, 2025

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 · 20

IInformation / order
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 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder locking device installed on door to rear yard from play room , 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal class a apartment created with wash basin, water closet, shower stall and residential sink at play room , 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Open — Certification postponment denied
BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Sep 24, 2024
Open — Certification postponment denied
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at play room , 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Open — Certification postponment denied
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2024 · Apt 3
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
Apr 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late

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CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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
Apr 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 30, 2024
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
Apr 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed on building entrance metal security door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
May 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
General
Mailbox
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
No lighting
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt FL3
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: 1970
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,800 ft²
Lot area: 1,908 ft²
Zoning: R7B
Community board: 404
Council district: 25
Block / lot: 1502 / 19
Assessed value: $89,040
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #927475, last renewed Jun 11, 2024.

Questions about 40-16 Elbertson Street

Who owns 40-16 Elbertson Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fong, Lionel.

Does 40-16 Elbertson Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 40-16 Elbertson 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 40-16 Elbertson Street built?

City records list 1970 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40-16 Elbertson 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.