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83-20 Britton Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01517-0016Map

Owner of record: Chen, Jianfeng

83-20 Britton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1965 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Jianfeng. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 18 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 26

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    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 29, 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 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
  • 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 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consist of double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance metal door , 1st story

    Sep 24, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste water line at sink in the kitchen located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 2 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical exhaust fan in the bathroom located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 2 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13298675 issued 24-sep-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted at front of premises: rain gutter leader pipe is not connected to the sewer drain., repair and or replace

    Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. noted at front of premises: curb was illegally cut, approx 10' with 1-6'' splays., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Ecb issued for front yard exp1 being used as open off street accessory parking area, in violation of zr 25-41. blue ford fusion with plate kmk-5454 and a white tesla with plate lbd-6278 observed parked in front

    Mar 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit, atoi observed a stainless steal shed built on the 3rd floor balcony. approx 20' x 4' with a clear vinyl roof. structure was constructed and erected without any permit or documentation on

    Mar 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner-use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1014.2;27-371(j)-at time of inspection-both front security gates and rear sliding door at 1st fl w/ keyed lock

    Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. at time ofinspection-2 white cadillac parked/stored at front yard of premises w/(1)previous violation issued at 11/10/97 #34167518k-(1)vehicle w/ 2 pl

    Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of bldgs record. from a legal front yard for leisure to the illegal storing of 1 white caddyny plate 5yy-437. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.

    Nov 10, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt FL1

    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
1965
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,862 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1517 / 16
Assessed value
$94,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #421183, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 83-20 Britton Avenue

Who owns 83-20 Britton Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Jianfeng.

Does 83-20 Britton Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 83-20 Britton Avenue 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 83-20 Britton Avenue built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 83-20 Britton Avenue?

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.