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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 49
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at compactor closet, 3rd story
Dec 29, 2024
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 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at basement at public hall
Mar 22, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at basement at public hall
Mar 22, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at bulkhead , 6th story
Mar 22, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.