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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

Concern
2 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 · 29

  • 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

    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.

    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

    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, 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

    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 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

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    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

    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 1, 2019

    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 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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.