44-18 Ketcham Street

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01560-0013Map

44-18 Ketcham Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11373. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Liao, Zhen Wu. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 11 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 21
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 13

What to know

Concern

4 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 · 21

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 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Apr 15, 2024
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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2022 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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.
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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.
May 11, 2022
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
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 1st story public hall and at boiler room
May 11, 2022
Open — Invalid certification

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ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at 1st story, public hall
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
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 4, 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.
Apr 15, 2021
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.
Apr 15, 2021
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 1, 2019
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 24, 2018
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.
Dec 5, 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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Dec 29, 2007 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt N
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2004 · Apt 0
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2004 · Apt N
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1A
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 (C2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 6
Building area: 4,104 ft²
Lot area: 2,607 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 404
Council district: 25
Block / lot: 1560 / 13
Assessed value: $338,850
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #409030, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 44-18 Ketcham Street

Who owns 44-18 Ketcham Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Liao, Zhen Wu.

Does 44-18 Ketcham Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 44-18 Ketcham 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 44-18 Ketcham Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 44-18 Ketcham Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.