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108-23 37 Avenue

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01752-0033Map

Owner of record: Chen, Caifen

108-23 37 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1991 in Queens, 11368. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Caifen. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 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 · 68

  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    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 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 27, 2023

    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 3, 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 3, 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 14, 2021

    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 17, 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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin evidence of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin evidence of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin evidence of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 23, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Sep 23, 1999 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with padlock device at bulkhead door roof.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the 2 inch raw sewage in cellar front and boiler room er1.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty to cellar pub hall.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall light fixture at bulkhead roof.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline in boiler room cellar er1.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing vent cover at front of bldg.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective rain leader front of bldg.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at or near stairs on wall all stys pub halls.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire north wall bulkhead pub hall.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Sep 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice droppings 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty apt 1 front room. , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl tiles 1 sty apt 1 kitchen floor. , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty apt 1 front room. , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor 3 sty apt 3 northwest room. located at apt 3

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor 3 sty apt 3 northeast room. located at apt 3

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 1 sty apt 1 all rooms. located at apt 1

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at entrance door 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Sep 20, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective latch device at bulkhead door at roof.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing screen at sewer vent bldg front at center.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at bldg front.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortice lock and assembly bldg entrance door street to bldg.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing latching device nort closet at 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose bottom hinge at north closet door 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east wood jamb at bldg entrance door 1 sty.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated stair soffit and north wall 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated south wall from 2 to 3 sty at stairs pub hall.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing tread at bulkhead door to roof at pub hall.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit at bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing fresh air vent front east at bldg.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective skylight southeast at roof.

    Sep 15, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with commissioners order to filr a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for the violating condition cited in nov 100902-c03k02 & ecb#34338756j.remedy:correct violating conditi

    Aug 8, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open

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
1991
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,340 ft²
Lot area
2,999 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
403
Council district
21
Block / lot
1752 / 33
Assessed value
$97,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #424585, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.

Questions about 108-23 37 Avenue

Who owns 108-23 37 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Caifen.

Does 108-23 37 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 108-23 37 Avenue 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 108-23 37 Avenue built?

City records list 1991 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 108-23 37 Avenue?

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.