98-21 50 Avenue

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01883-0042Map

98-21 50 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2011 in Queens, 11368. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gao Xiang Chen. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 3 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 48
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 8, 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 · 48

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 8, 2026
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 21, 2025
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 2, 2024
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 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 10, 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 10, 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.
Apr 20, 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 6, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 5 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 20 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

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ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degree f in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 40 square feet of ceiling (bathroom) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at 2nd story apartment 2f
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective apts bells at building front
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ''missing'' at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ''missing'' at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 deg in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ''defective'' in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ''missing'' in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1st story to 2nd story duplex apartment, converted in to two separate apartments contary to the c/o
Jan 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
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 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o of dob records. second story use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt.partitions erected w/kitchen and bathrm facilities installed.
Jan 15, 2019
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
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 (C0)
Year built: 2011
Floors: 4
Residential units: 3
Building area: 4,371 ft²
Lot area: 2,153 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 404
Council district: 21
Block / lot: 1883 / 42
Assessed value: $106,980
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #432466, last renewed Apr 15, 2026.

Questions about 98-21 50 Avenue

Who owns 98-21 50 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gao Xiang Chen.

Does 98-21 50 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 98-21 50 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 98-21 50 Avenue built?

City records list 2011 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 98-21 50 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.