74-20 44 Avenue
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01521-0014Map
Owner of record: Miah, Md Shamsul
74-20 44 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1976 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Miah, Md Shamsul. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 17 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 25
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 · 42
- 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 6, 2026
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 28, 2023
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 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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jan 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash spring balance at window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets handles at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light switch at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door track ( as to open and close adequately ) at entrance to terrace located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( approx 30 sq.ft ) in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor ( near balcony door ) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 1, 2018
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
Nov 1, 2018
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double key cylinder lock at iron security door at building entrance , 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door iron security egress door in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 1FL
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 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - 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 1, 2017
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 17, 2016
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.
Feb 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 12, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 7
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legal approved number of families c of o #190425 indicates residence legally approved for 3 family.residence now alt for occup by 4 families.alt work noted:on 3
Nov 12, 2001 · Penalty $3,050
Active - Hazardous
Work without permit(s)work noted:on 3rd floor sub-divided same in creting 2 apartments rear apt has kitchen with gas stove and 3 piece bathroom with tub.full electrical and plumbing services noted:remedy:obtain
Nov 12, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide a legal secondary means of egress for created apt in cellar, contrary to "c of o" q190425.
Mar 18, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records. cellar use changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected w/ kitchen & bathrm facilities installed.
Mar 10, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families cofo 190425 indicates residence to be legally approved for 3 families residence now altered for occupancy as
Mar 6, 1999 · Penalty $850
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by hte cofo #190425 illegal occupancy noted legal 3 fmily converted to an illegal 4 family at cellar level rear half created class a at with 2 bedrooms 3pc bathroom sik toilet
Mar 6, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide a legal secondary means of egress for created apt at cellar
Jan 20, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1976
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,436 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,616 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1521 / 14
- Assessed value
- $120,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #421429, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 74-20 44 Avenue
Who owns 74-20 44 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Miah, Md Shamsul.
Does 74-20 44 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 74-20 44 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 74-20 44 Avenue built?
City records list 1976 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 74-20 44 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.