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81-20 Dongan Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01540-0018Map

Owner of record: Alan H Lam

81-20 Dongan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Alan H Lam. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on December 14, 2025.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 14, 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 · 12

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Dec 14, 2025

    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.

    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

    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 24, 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 29, 2023

    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 15, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    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
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  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 27, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 27, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:at cellar level erected partitions & installed water & waste lines for 2 3pc bthrms(toilet,sink & tub)gas line for new dryer & flex duct thru wall exhaust.rear brick entrance to cel

    Dec 5, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLF

    Close
  • General

    Tenant harassment

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    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
Residential units
3
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,567 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1540 / 18
Assessed value
$91,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410473, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 81-20 Dongan Avenue

Who owns 81-20 Dongan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alan H Lam.

Does 81-20 Dongan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 81-20 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 81-20 Dongan Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81-20 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.