38-05 104 Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01775-0088Map
Owner of record: Cesar M Portilla
38-05 104 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Queens, 11368. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Cesar M Portilla. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 26
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 56
- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 - 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
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- 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.
Apr 15, 2021
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 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
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story apt east 5 b-room vacate # 135993 dated 03/7/2017
Mar 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story apt east 4 b-room vacate # 135993 dated 03/7/2017
Mar 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story apt east 3 b-room vacate # 135993 dated 03/7/2017
Mar 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story apt east 2 b-room vacate # 135993 dated 03/7/2017
Mar 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story apt east 1 b-room vacate # 135993 dated 03/7/2017
Mar 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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) 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 7th room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st bathroom from east, the private hallway , the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... north wall, south wall in the 7th room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 7th room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window pane at lower sash in the 7th room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 3rd sty 2nd east room
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 3rd sty 1st east room
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 3rd sty 3rd east room
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 3rd sty 4th east room
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 3rd sty fifth east room
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening single key operated lock on entrance door, preventing access to fire escapes, 3rd sty fifth east room.
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlocked slide bolts on iron security doors at north and south courts at building front.
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe in the bathroom located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing steam radiator in the bathroom located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose stair treads from 2nd to 3rd sty at public hall
Oct 28, 2014
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at radiator shut-off valve in the 5th room from east located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 5th room from east located at apt 3rd, 3rd story
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors and stairs of all sty at public hall
Oct 28, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL
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) west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, front at open space, cellar
Jul 28, 2001
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 15, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 21, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 27, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 15, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 26
- Class - 1
Multiple dwelling converted maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than the legally authorized by c/o or official records: as per hpd registration #417585. premises is a legal 3-family
Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection, i observed erected full heightpartitions throughout the cellar, 1st,2nd,3rd floors to create single room occupancy (sro) units. total of 12 sro units created. at 3rd floo
Apr 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsuitable electrical devices,wiring in use. noted: in apt. #2 rear 2nd fl exposed/unprotected uve wiring in use @ cellear fixtures. remedy:comply with ec code.
Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. "no fire stopping".noted: @ time of insp. a cellar level, floor & ceiling beams exposed/unprotected,fire stopping is missing,upper 3 fls are occupied. remedy:
Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.cellar use changed from storage & ordinaryuse to an apartment.partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom facil
Feb 10, 2017
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dept. of buildings records (hpd#417585)indicates premises to be legally approved for 3 family. residence is
Jun 22, 2005 · Penalty $11,800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally aproved number of families dept of building records indicate residence to be legally approved for 3 familes residence is now altered for o
Apr 17, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupacny as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families bldg. dept. records indicates residence is legally approved for 2 families. residence is now altered for occupancy
Oct 15, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted: at cellar levle partitions erected to create a class "a" with 1 bedoom, 3 poece bathroom & kitchen w/gas stove. full electrical & plumbing services noted. remedy: obtian permit or re
Oct 15, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowied by the certificate of occupanceor building dept records cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartment with paritions erected with latchen and bathroom f
Jul 28, 2001
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Res alt for occ as a dwelling for more than the legally app # of fam bldg dept rec indicate res to be leg app for 3 fam res now alt for occ as a 6 fam alt work noted on 1 fl 2fl & 3fl part erec to create class
Jul 21, 2001 · Penalty $7,550
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at 1st fl and 2nd and 3rd front full partitiuon walls erected creating class a apts each with a kitchen w/gas stove 3pc bath and bedrooms remedy obtain permit ir restore premis
Jul 21, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. bldg dept records indicates residence is legally approved for 2 families. alteration work noted: at cellar fr
Jun 27, 2001 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit. work noted; at cellar front partitions erected to create a class "a" apt. with 1 bedroom, 3 piece bathroom, & kitchen area. also noted full electrice plumbing. remedy: obtain permit or rest
Jun 27, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Occ is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occ or bldg dept of records cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt with partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom facilities installe
May 17, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally authorized unmber of families. building dept. records indicate that residence is a legal 3 family , residence now converted for occupancy by 3 families+
Sep 18, 2000 · Penalty $5,300
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of the building dept. records. illegal occupancy noted. legal 3 family converted loan illegal 3 family + 2 sro's. note: in cellar created 2 sro's, each with their own locking device,
Sep 18, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert. of occupancy or dob records. cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom facilities installed.
Sep 11, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families.bldg. dept. records indicate that residence is a legal 3 family; residence now altered for occupancy by 7 families.altereation wo
Jul 15, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit(s).in cellar and on 1st, creating additional apts..full plumbing and electrical svcs. were noted on all fls.remedy:obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal conditions.
Jul 15, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg. dept. records. illegal occupancy noted:legal 3 family converted to an illegal 7 family dwelling note:at cellar front, 1st fl. rear, 2nd fl. rear and 3rd fl. front ful
Jul 15, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at cellar level partitions erected creating 7rms sheet rock walls & ceiling wood studs 1 full 3pc bathrm shower kitchen area and bathrm removed w/o filing a permit 1st fl part
Mar 6, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records which state residence legally approvedfor 3 families now altered for 8 families.
May 30, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved number of families. building dept records which state residence legally approved for 3 families now altered for occupancy by 7 families ( no
Apr 27, 1998 · Penalty $9,800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept. of building records. from a legal 3 familyinto illegal 7 ( no access to cellar rear, apt#8 ) illegal occupancy noted on all floors of said premises. each floor subdivided into all
Apr 27, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected and kitchen & bath facilities have been installed.
Dec 3, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 3RD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,338 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5A
- Community board
- 403
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1775 / 88
- Assessed value
- $113,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #417585, last renewed Apr 5, 2022.
Questions about 38-05 104 Street
Who owns 38-05 104 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cesar M Portilla.
Does 38-05 104 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 38-05 104 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 38-05 104 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38-05 104 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.