53-12 96 Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01895-0036Map
Owner of record: Lin, Xueting
53-12 96 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11368. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Xueting. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 2 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 14
- 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 25, 2025
Open — Info 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 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 29, 2023
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, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light switch at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets leaking shower body in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose faucet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 25 sq. ft. at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
May 4, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of c ofo 25148 legal 2 family into illegal 3 3 family occupancy noted for cellar full kitchen full bathrrom, dining / living area. 3 bed rooms 2 people present
Aug 10, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. c of o #25148 indicates fegal 2 family now aaltered into 3 family. as cellar level. partitions erected creating
Aug 10, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 24, 2003 · Apt 1 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,996 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,082 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1895 / 36
- Assessed value
- $64,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #922798, last renewed Jan 17, 2024.
Questions about 53-12 96 Street
Who owns 53-12 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Xueting.
Does 53-12 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 53-12 96 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 53-12 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53-12 96 Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.