53-16 97 Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01896-0037Map
Owner of record: Gem 97 LLC
53-16 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Queens, 11368. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gem 97 LLC. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 68
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 53
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 · 68
- 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 - 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
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 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
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 4, 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 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.
Apr 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov certified late - 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 - 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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mail box at front entrance to building
Jul 28, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall of closet in the private hallway located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jul 28, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to bldg.
May 17, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood jamb at entrance door to i sty public hall
May 17, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door jamb in the entrance located at apt 2
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at rear metal security exit door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household article at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 26, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the all sty public hall
Nov 26, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st and 2nd sty (60 watts) at public hall
Nov 17, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 17, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar. at boiler room
Sep 18, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at 1st stry public hall. at boiler room
Sep 18, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted garage being use as office,desk copying machine phone. remedy discontinue unlawfull use.
Jun 4, 1991 · Penalty $140
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. (noted)garage rear of premiese 53-16-97th st,storage of material construction. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jun 4, 1991 · Penalty $140
Active - Hazardous
Failure to adequate housekeeping noted storage of construction material debris flashing material 50 cans. ladders tables chair garbage cans remedy discontinue unlawfull practice
Jun 4, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Floor
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Sep 1, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Floor
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Floor
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt STUDI
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 24, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Apr 28, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Apr 28, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Apr 28, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 26, 2003 · Apt BM
Close - General
Locks
Nov 26, 2003 · Apt BM
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 26, 2003 · Apt BM
Close - General
Locks
Nov 17, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 17, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,014 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1896 / 37
- Assessed value
- $522,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #420992, last renewed Sep 7, 2024.
Questions about 53-16 97 Street
Who owns 53-16 97 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gem 97 LLC.
Does 53-16 97 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.
Is 53-16 97 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 53-16 97 Street built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53-16 97 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.