40-53 Ithaca Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01505-0063Map
Owner of record: Ramirez, Hugo
40-53 Ithaca Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Ramirez, Hugo. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 27
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- 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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 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.
Mar 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at door leading to cellar
Nov 2, 2020
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 (south wall) framed partition erected from floor to ceiling subdividing apartment into two apartments in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition apartment subdivided into two apartments at front and rear in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 2019
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.
Nov 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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
Aug 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings all story at public hall
Aug 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold articles all story at rear
Aug 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 partition erected creaing rooms thruout cellar.
Sep 24, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at cellar.
Sep 24, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at cellar thruout.
Sep 24, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader bldg at south.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 1 sty public hall at or near mailboxes.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at rear of 1 sty.
Sep 21, 1998
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 sign missing at 1 sty public hall.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thruout 1 sty rear apt.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective gutter bldg at south.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood soffit bldg at north south and east.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective erode mortar joints and brickwork at 3 sty northeast corner of bldg.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 door sealed shut sub dividing 1 sty apt into 2 class a apts.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom of 1 sty rear apt.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable upper andlower sashes thruout 1 sty rear apt.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in private hall of 1 sty rear apt.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing at 1 sty rear apt ms acosta.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak from ceilings in bathroom and private hall of 1 sty rear apt.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thruout 1 sty rear apt.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket of refrigerator door in kitchen of 1 sty rear apt.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires north wall of interior stairs bldg at rear.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings of interior stairs bldg at rear.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. first story apartment subdivided into 2 apartments. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amended c of o
Nov 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of bldg dept records legal 2 family into illegal 5 family occuapncy noted at cellar level full kitchen full bathroom liv/ding area 1 office space 1 bedroom 2 vacant rms & storage at 2
Dec 13, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families bldg dept recs indicate residence legally approved for 3 families now altered into 5families work noted at cellar l
Dec 13, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected & kitchen & bath facilities have been installed.
Sep 24, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt APT1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Locks
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,852 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,407 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1505 / 63
- Assessed value
- $109,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #408051, last renewed Apr 29, 2024.
Questions about 40-53 Ithaca Street
Who owns 40-53 Ithaca Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ramirez, Hugo.
Does 40-53 Ithaca Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 40-53 Ithaca 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 40-53 Ithaca Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40-53 Ithaca 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.