85-29 Britton Avenue
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01504-0051Map
Owner of record: Xiang Chen
85-29 Britton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Queens, 11373. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Xiang Chen. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2022. 15 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 18
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 21
- 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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 15, 2021
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 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of sliding bolt with eye capable of being padlock at bulkhead door to roof at public hall
Sep 10, 2013
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2013
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective key operated locking mechanism entrance door to building
Jul 9, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at public hall
Jul 9, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the trash and debris public hall all stys
Jul 9, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass transom above entrance door to building
Jul 9, 2013
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing main entrance door lock , 1st story
Jun 8, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended clg thruout 2 sty apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Jun 9, 1988 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended clg thruout 3 sty apt 3f. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1988 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt 3f. , section '' ''
Jun 9, 1988 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing.
Jun 9, 1988
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 frame missing.
May 31, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective sealed dumbwaiter door so as to be readily openable at 3 sty rear apt 3r. located at apt 3r
May 31, 1988 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty pub hall.
May 31, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty front apt 2f. , section '' ''
May 2, 1986 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector 2 sty front apt 2f missing ms moreno. , section '' ''
May 2, 1986 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling thruout 2 sty front apt 2f. , section '' ''
May 2, 1986 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
48ab50.by 50a)no clean cut on chimney base b)pigtails wrong material c)man.reset pressuretrol & pyoya can not be on same 18" line.correct all violating conditions & submit the cert of correction.
Jun 13, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36, well mclaln egh85pi steam gas boiler.
Jan 23, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1504 / 51
- Assessed value
- $396,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #424728, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 85-29 Britton Avenue
Who owns 85-29 Britton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Xiang Chen.
Does 85-29 Britton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 85-29 Britton Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 85-29 Britton Avenue built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85-29 Britton Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.