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40-66 98 Street

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01606-0034Map

Owner of record: Torres , Franklin

40-66 98 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11368. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Torres , Franklin. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 53

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2018

    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.

    Dec 4, 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 18, 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 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 2nd story

    Sep 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

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

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom/system from building entrance to apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 1st, 2nd. and 3rd story at ceiling at public hall

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at vestibule at south wall at public hall

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass insert at the entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling 1st, 2nd. and 3rd story at ceiling at public hall

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 or near mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 28, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof ceiling at open space, cellar

    Aug 20, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover to box circuit breaker in the 2nd bedroom from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Aug 20, 2002 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 public hall, 1st story

    May 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 --- at public hall, 1st story

    May 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box --- at public hall, 1st story

    May 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose electric wires at ceiling at open space, cellar

    May 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Aug 4, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jun 21, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing mrs carmen at 2nd room from east, 1st story, apartment

    Jun 21, 2001 · Apt F1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 2, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 2, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 1

    3314.1 partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to28-207.2 and posted at premises. scaffold are in unsafe conditions. note: observed supported scaffold apprx 30'in height erected at front

    Feb 3, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/comm order to correct vio # 34649687nfor work w/o permit @ celar built illegal 2 b/r class apt w/3 pc bath no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm order & obtain permit

    Sep 16, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for the legally approved number of families cellar has a class a apt consisting of a 3pc bathroom full kitchen with stove oven microwave and fridge and 2 bedrooms temp c of o 401548456t001 sta

    Apr 25, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit hazardous at time of inspection at cellar level built a 2 bedroom class a apt with a full kitchen which includes a stove oven microwave refridgerator and residential sink a 3pc bathroom work

    Apr 25, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy by more than the legally approved number of fmailies. noted: alt 401578456 of 8/26/05 shows approved # of families is 5. blank key entry locks installed in each of the 5 apts. 3r

    Dec 7, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ stop work order issued on 12/18/04. vid.#120804c07mm01/02. noted:a crew of aprox 7 men erecting concrete blocks on the new 3fl addition against stop work order. remedy:stop all work/comply

    Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection job#401548456. noted:a crew of aprox 7 men erecting concrete blocks on the new 3fl addition and no approved plans.remedy:stop all work/provide

    Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans.#401548456.non conforming work noted:1)no anchorage of concrete block to existing bldg,section detail not shown.2)no wall reinforcement per course,detail not shown.3)conc

    Dec 8, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks and walkways during construction operation #401548456.noted unsafe practices:1)a portion of facade removed and being altered w/concrete blocks above sidewalk

    Dec 8, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Job site fence defective.fence #401548456.defect noted:job site fence consist of one(1) single sheet of plywood,on flat throughout entire length of bldg. approx 16'.defect location:front/east side of building a

    Dec 8, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely and properly remove materials/debris from construction site.noted defect:excessive debris (masonary,rubbish,lumber,metal) piled up at court,and backyard.noted location:south and west sides of

    Dec 8, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted at 2nd fl 2 front bathroom in state of disrepair needs attention immediately no window floor rotting leaking at 2nd rear leaking floor rotting needs immediate attendtion remedy repair

    Jul 28, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than th legally approved# of families. bldg. dept. records indicates residence is legally approved for 4 families. residence is now altered for occupancy b

    Jul 18, 2001 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit work noted: at cellar level partitions erected to create 2 class "a" apts. 1 class "a" pt with 2 rooms, kitchen & 3 piece bathroom and 1 class "a" apt with 2 bedrooms, living area 3 piece

    Jul 18, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain note: at cellar level ceilings in bathrooms and bedrooms and hanging down due to water damage. showns in state of disrepair. floors have rotted area's paint pealing from walls. remedy: repai

    Jul 18, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: on 2 floor water leaking under counter sink and damaged ceiling, floor. also 12 to 15 garbage bays storage front of the house. remedy: maintain entire building clear all garbage. repairs an

    Jul 10, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg. dept. records cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom facili

    Jun 3, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    (hazardous)failure to maintain building.defect is:several joist in basement level bathroom are water rotted,corroded and missing.remedy:make all repairs or replace damaged joists in a safe and lawful manner.

    May 25, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records.accessory use basement at the above premises arranged and occupied as apartment .occupied dwelling unit-rented of basement as a separate unit independ

    May 25, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam.bldg dept records indicates residence is legally approved for 4 fam.residence is now altered for occupancy by 5 fam.altera

    Apr 2, 2001 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:at cellar rear level full partition walls erected creating a calss a apt.with a ktichen with gas stove,3pc bath,2 bedrooms and living room.full plumbing and electrical service

    Apr 2, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 26, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 5, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 5, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 17, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 17, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 17, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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
5
Building area
4,246 ft²
Lot area
1,960 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
404
Council district
21
Block / lot
1606 / 34
Assessed value
$424,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #417353, last renewed Feb 5, 2019.

Questions about 40-66 98 Street

Who owns 40-66 98 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Torres , Franklin.

Does 40-66 98 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 40-66 98 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 40-66 98 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40-66 98 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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