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81-39 Dongan Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01539-0067Map

Owner of record: Danny Chen

81-39 Dongan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Danny Chen. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 17 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 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 · 23

  • 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

    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

    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 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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard

    Mar 15, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the west yard

    Mar 15, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 1st story public hall

    Mar 15, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1st story public hall

    Mar 15, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum

    Mar 15, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor / landing and stairs all stories front stairs at public hall

    Jan 6, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor / landing and stairs rear interior stairs at public hall

    Jan 6, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of storage of house hold items etc. 3sty rear interior stairs at public hall

    Jan 6, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire yard all sides at . yard

    Jan 6, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 water closet / wash basin and shower stall intact front porch 2 sty apt 2

    Jan 6, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use for single room occupancy purposes the apartments which are occupied by more than 2 boarders, roomers or lodgers in the entire apt .2 sty apt 2

    Jan 6, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 14, 2006

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permits. noted: at rear of house, 2nd fl wood balcony approx.15' x 6' & wood porch approx. 8' x 4' ft 1st fl erected w/o obtaining required d.o.b permits. remedy: obtain permits.

    Mar 22, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit.work noted:at cellar level erected full height partition for 5 rooms & installed water & waste lines for a 3 piece bathroom (sink,toilet,tub) & residential sink with gas line for stove at kitche

    Dec 4, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.dob record (h.p.d.#410310)indicates premises to be legally approved for a 3 family 1 apt.on each floor,1st,2nd,3rd

    Dec 4, 2004 · Penalty $900

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at rear of premises attached to house erected wood balcony/porch approx 16ft wide by 8ft deep with 16 ft verticle posts supporting porch also wood handrails all around porch. remedy

    Nov 8, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulation in a residential district at front of premises dead storage of d 1994 burgundy ford mini van, (4)door, no p lates, expired stickers, flat tires. remedy: conform to parking violat

    Nov 8, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families bldg. dept records indicates resid. is legallyapproved for (3)three fam. residence now altered for occupancy for 5/f

    Nov 20, 1999 · Penalty $11,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg. dept, records illegal occupancy noted: lefgal 3 (three) familiy converted to illegal (5) five family. note all cellar level & 2nd floor front. full partitions

    Nov 20, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level full partition wallserected creating rooms, kitchen with gas stove & sink 3pc bathroom; at2nd fl. level ,floor subdivided creating an illegal apt (class" a")

    Nov 20, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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
1920
Floors
2.75
Residential units
3
Building area
4,450 ft²
Lot area
3,400 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1539 / 67
Assessed value
$108,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410310, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 81-39 Dongan Avenue

Who owns 81-39 Dongan Avenue?

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

Does 81-39 Dongan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 81-39 Dongan 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 81-39 Dongan Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81-39 Dongan 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.