53-17 96 Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01896-0020Map
Owner of record: Ngai Sheng Lee
53-17 96 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Queens, 11368. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ngai Sheng Lee. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 26
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 · 2
- 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
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 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Noted a white van is being stored in driveway w/ commercial plat 5549js r-5 zoning rem; discontinue illegal
Mar 11, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district. at end of driveway in front of garage,storage rack containing construction materials consisting or plastic & steel pipe,scaffold & steel plate. this material is of a type
Feb 23, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a cofc w/the nyc dob for vio#34855283y.rem:file a cofc
Feb 9, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit work noted @ cellar level of premises installed full height partitions (cellar front) in vertical doors hardware & trim creating rooms (front room cellar area,partition erected @ cellar steps
Feb 9, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to the dob records occupancy contrary @ cellar level of premises observed bed w/mattress,headboard & sheets & bed covering used for sleeping. rem:amend c of o or discontinue illegal use.
Feb 9, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain exterior bldg wall(s) or appurtenances @ front of premises entrance steps approx 6 missing handrails & guardrails. rem:maintain bldg.
Feb 9, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file a certificate of correction w/the nyc dob for nov #34855281k. rem: file a certificate of correction.
Feb 9, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file a certificate of correction w/the nyc dob for nov #34855282m. rem:file a certificate of correction.
Feb 9, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted: entire residence gutted,all electric & plumbing removed. erected 2 story extension at rear approx 8'0 x 22'w with exterior door & windows. replace main wood girder at cellar with a
May 28, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o permit work noted: at rear left of garage erected open structure attached to garage structure has 4 x 4 post & corrugated plastic roofing. used as storage shed for construction materials. structure app
May 17, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district noted: at rear yard stored construction related materials (plumbing pipes & fitting,a.c. ducts,ladders,scaffold frame) walk platform,hand truck & tools. residence r5 genera
May 17, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - General
Doors
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,808 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1896 / 20
- Assessed value
- $68,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #911203, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 53-17 96 Street
Who owns 53-17 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ngai Sheng Lee.
Does 53-17 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 53-17 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 53-17 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53-17 96 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.