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40-20 Benham Street

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01551-0021Map

Owner of record: Soo Fan Chan, Trustee

40-20 Benham Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1942 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Soo Fan Chan, Trustee. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 3 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 10

  • 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

    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.

    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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at 3rd story public hall.

    Jun 23, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at 2 sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Oct 17, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wrought iron window guard protruding beyond window sill at 2 sty rear balcony.

    Oct 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    Based on commissioner's suspension notification on 02/28/2024 intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permit issued under job# q01008326 due to suspension of license master plumber# 002245. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately.

    Mar 8, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    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
1942
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,474 ft²
Lot area
1,983 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
21
Block / lot
1551 / 21
Assessed value
$81,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #401039, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 40-20 Benham Street

Who owns 40-20 Benham Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Soo Fan Chan, Trustee.

Does 40-20 Benham Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 40-20 Benham 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 40-20 Benham Street built?

City records list 1942 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40-20 Benham 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.