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88-20 Whitney Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01570-0008Map

Owner of record: Li En Laundromat Corporation

88-20 Whitney Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Queens, 11373. It has 59 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Li En Laundromat Corporation. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on December 31, 2025. 2 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 59 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
157

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 31, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
59
About 100% of the building's 59 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 49

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at laundry room door at basement

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at 1st door leading to laundry room door at basement

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at 2nd door leading to laundry room door at basement

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed at door ( labeled as compactor room) at basement

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on hopper inside the compactor closet at public hall, 6th story

    Dec 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening self lockable panic bar installed on bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 6th story

    Dec 23, 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.

    Nov 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door at south wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door at south wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and hinges at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Dec 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Dec 29, 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 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at the bottom of the building entrance door

    Jun 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sq. ft. at ceilinga nd south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water of 151 degrees; exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower sash window. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower sash window. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove unlawful wood or metal louvred or screen doors and assemblies from entrance to metal security door installed at apt entrance door, basement located at apt ld, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt LD

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at basement at public hall

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protrudong beyond window sill at 1 story balcony at north stack at east wall of building

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement at public hall

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at basement at public hall

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at bottom of fire door to fire staires at 1st to 5th stories at public hall

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at fire door to fire stairs at basement and 6 story at public hall

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at bulkhead , 6th story

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at bulkhead , 6th story

    Mar 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5j, 5th story

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... mildew ceiling 6 sq/ft in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2017 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2017 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, north and east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, north and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 6j, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 6J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6j, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 6J

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 9, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 21, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 27, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 11, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 17, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p3601

    Aug 30, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 28, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) renew rubber boot on car door saftey edge. (52) repair ao re new hoistway door gibs where necessary

    Oct 31, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2, 27-954. time of inspection 1:10pm. at time of inspection i observed 4 gas fired dryers,no

    Jun 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted height.yard opening @ north side of bldg (on hampton st)is guarded by a roll up gate (approx 15'high)exceeding the permitted height.rem:conform to fence code.

    Apr 26, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read:"in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed" in front of the elevator'sbank on floor 1 to 6. remedy: install sign as per local law 16 1984.

    Nov 15, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    13m,14m,22d,57o.

    Jan 18, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,35p,

    Feb 5, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    21i,14i,08v,06#,25#,57o,

    Jul 3, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 7, 2026 · Apt LB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt LD

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 29, 2017 · Apt 6J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 11, 2017 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt LC

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt LC

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt LC

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1962
Floors
6
Residential units
59
Building area
43,212 ft²
Lot area
9,375 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1570 / 8
Assessed value
$1,970,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #419999, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.

Questions about 88-20 Whitney Avenue

Who owns 88-20 Whitney Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Li En Laundromat Corporation.

Does 88-20 Whitney Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 88-20 Whitney Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 59 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 59 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 88-20 Whitney Avenue built?

City records list 1962 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 88-20 Whitney Avenue?

It has 59 residential units.

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