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53-38 97 Street

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01896-0147Map

Owner of record: Sum Ki Lam

53-38 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2003 in Queens, 11368. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sum Ki Lam. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2024.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 2024

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 · 8

  • 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 16, 2024

    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 24, 2023

    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 30, 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 8, 2022

    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.

    Dec 7, 2017

    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 25, 2016

    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.

    Mar 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit work noted: at cellar level erected full partitions for 3 rooms & installed water & waste lines for 1 shower w/electric for stove at kitchen. remedy: obtain permit.

    Nov 16, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of family. d.o.b.'s indicate residence as a 3 family 1st 2nd,3rd floors w/cellar accessory use. residence now altered & occupie

    Nov 16, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 1

    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
2003
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1896 / 147
Assessed value
$92,220
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #426292, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 53-38 97 Street

Who owns 53-38 97 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sum Ki Lam.

Does 53-38 97 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 53-38 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 53-38 97 Street built?

City records list 2003 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53-38 97 Street?

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.