40-69 97 Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01606-0037Map
Owner of record: Espaillat, Steve
40-69 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11368. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Espaillat, Steve. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 17 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- 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 - 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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 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 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2022
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 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.
Mar 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 23, 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 4, 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.
Nov 18, 2016
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 15, 2015
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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east at north, the 4th room from east at south, the private hallway , the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, west wall, ceiling, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric stove at open space, cellar
Apr 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, shower stall & kitchen sink at open space, cellar
Apr 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at rear of premises erected a metal frame car port approx: 20'-0 l x12-0 w w/ metal panels & gutter & leader attached to rear wall supported by 4 metal columns. remedy: obtain
Apr 10, 2007 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Aug 6, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 11, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,923 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1606 / 37
- Assessed value
- $405,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #403042, last renewed Dec 15, 2025.
Questions about 40-69 97 Street
Who owns 40-69 97 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Espaillat, Steve.
Does 40-69 97 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 40-69 97 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 40-69 97 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40-69 97 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.