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43-21 Forley Street

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01576-0053Map

Owner of record: Zhen Cao

43-21 Forley Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Zhen Cao. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 4 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 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 · 25

  • 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.

    Mar 29, 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 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.

    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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal door in front of the apartment entrance door located at apt 1st, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 9; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key operated lock installed at building entrance storm metal door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeds the maximum allowed of 130 degrees found hot water to be 150 degrees thermometer #92069 in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    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 = 9; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at east side of building leading to cellar

    Dec 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at building security gate

    Dec 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at basement

    Dec 16, 2017

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2006 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2006 · Apt B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 14, 2006 · Apt B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 14, 2006 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    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
1945
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,722 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1576 / 53
Assessed value
$91,620
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410947, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.

Questions about 43-21 Forley Street

Who owns 43-21 Forley Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhen Cao.

Does 43-21 Forley Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 43-21 Forley 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 43-21 Forley Street built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 43-21 Forley 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.