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53-48 97 Street

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01896-0052Map

Owner of record: Lin, Wenjin

53-48 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11368. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Wenjin. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 3 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at the building front entrance

    Jan 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
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  • I

    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
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard

    Feb 6, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 21, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at hallway r r item #216343 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2002 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling / walls rr item#216355 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2002 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame window at west wall rr item #216356 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2002 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub bathroom rr item #216371 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2002 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspende ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective :(tenqnt : mora) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar.

    Sep 23, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar.

    Sep 23, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, attic.

    Sep 23, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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 increasing occupancy from 3 apt to 5 apts.

    Sep 23, 1998

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty rear apt 2r tenant rivera. , section '' ''

    Sep 16, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 2 sty apt 2fl rear room. located at apt 2fl

    Aug 29, 1996 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall entrance to vestibule.

    Aug 29, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling 1 sty apt 1 kitchen er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 22, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling 1 sty apt 1 kitchen er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 22, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty northeast apt 2f rivera. located at apt 2f

    Jul 17, 1996 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceiling 2 sty northeast apt 2f rear room. located at apt 2f

    Jul 17, 1996 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration attic converted into class a apt.

    Oct 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at cellar west & east.

    Jun 14, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at 3 sty attic apt.

    Jun 14, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance 2 sty apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1988 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt 2a santiago. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1988 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Dec 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub hall vestibule.

    Dec 29, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Boro commissioner has issued a swo for application # 421259195 due to revocation

    Nov 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.work noted: installed 2 yard drains at rear with newly poured concrete pavement apprx 800 sf. rmdy: obtain permit(s).

    Apr 18, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted demolished rear garage to grade and paved entire rear yard apprx 800 st to make a multiple parking spaces.

    Apr 18, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply with an order of the comm respondent failed to correct the condition cited in the prior nov#34645097p havingconstructed full height partitions and installed plumbing in cellar al

    Jan 22, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob note respondent failed to comply w/ the comms order to correct the violating conditions and file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-

    Jan 22, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34645097p for work w/o permit @ cellar installed partitions & plumbing w/o permit no record of correction rem: comply w/ comms order & obtain permit

    Sep 8, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to file a cert of correction for vio#34645097p rem: file cert of correction

    Sep 8, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio #34645097p for work w/o permit at cellar installed partitions and residential sink and 3pc bthrm w/o permits no record of correction remedy:comply w/ comm's orde

    Apr 2, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/comm order to correct vio # 34645097pfor work w/o permit @ cellar installed partitions for 1 rm 3 pc bath & resd. sink w/o permit. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/com

    Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. department of building records md#415272 indicates residence to be legally approved for a 3 family. alteratio

    Apr 16, 2008 · Penalty $7,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level erected partition to create 1 room and installed water and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) also installed water and waste lines for residential

    Apr 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 24, 2005 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 8, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 8, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 8, 2003 · Apt 2R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2.5
Residential units
4
Building area
2,579 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1896 / 52
Assessed value
$356,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #415272, last renewed Jun 12, 2026.

Questions about 53-48 97 Street

Who owns 53-48 97 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Wenjin.

Does 53-48 97 Street have violations?

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

Is 53-48 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 53-48 97 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53-48 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.