55-28 98 Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01906-0042Map
Owner of record: 1953 Realty Corp
55-28 98 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1987 in Queens, 11368. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1953 Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 14, 2025. 6 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 29
- HPD complaints
- 51
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire stairs door at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 14, 2025
Open — Not complied with - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to cellar at boiler room
Oct 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom return in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing building entrance door kick down stand installed at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Oct 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the kickdown door stopper at building front entrance wood door , 1st story
Oct 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the kickdown door stopper at building front entrance , 1st story
Oct 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 28, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 18, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 29
- Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at cellar level and 3rd fl near full partition walls erected creating class a apts each with kitchens w/gas stove 3pc bath and bedrooms remedy obtain or restore premises to prio
Jul 28, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Res alt for occ as a dwell for more than the leg app # of fam c of o #207199 indicates res to be leg app for 3 fam res now alt for occ by 5 fam alt work noted at cellar & 3 rd fl lev partitions erected to creat
Jul 28, 2001 · Penalty $11,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit. work noted: at first floor front (garage area) partition erected to create a class "a" apt with 1 bedroom, living room, 3 piece bathroom & kitchen. full electric & plumbing servics also not
Jul 18, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occuapncy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. c of o 707199 indicated residence is legally approved for 3 families residence is now altered for occupancy by 4 f
Jul 18, 2001 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #207199. illegal occupan-cy noted: legal 3 family converted to illegal 5 family dwelling. note:at garage created illegal class "a" apt with kitchen, sink & gas stove
Jan 5, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal-ly approved # of families. c of o #207199 indicates residence legally approved for occupancy by 3 families. residence now altered for occup-
Jan 5, 2001 · Penalty $11,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy(c/o) or dob records. cellar used changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected with ktchn and bthrm facilities installed.
Oct 19, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. failure to maintain building in front section. numerous amounts of debris including but not limited to, refrigerator, ironing board, weight bench, chair, sheetrock, wood, shelves. remedy: m
Nov 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted to cellar level partitions erected creating bedroom, living area kitchen/ electric hot plate and 3 pc bat w/ shower work also noted to 3rd floor level partition walls were cons
Nov 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by buiolding dept records. illegal occupancy noted: legal 3 family converted to an illegal 5 family dwelling note at cellar level partition walls erected creating 1 bedroom a
Nov 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Residence altered fopr occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families. building dept. records indicated residence is legally approved for 3 family. residence now altered for 5 families. alteration w
Nov 7, 1999 · Penalty $11,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level partition erected creating apt 4 rooms. sheetrock walls & wood studs. 2 bedrooms, lw/ dining. full bathrm (tub) 3pc, full kitchen (gas stove), garage door
Sep 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept recs indicates legal 4 fam now altered into illegal 6 family. alteration work noted: at cellar l
Sep 28, 1999 · Penalty $11,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of bldg dept recs. legal 4 family into illegal 6 family. occupancy noted: at cellar right level apt class a w/ full kitchen, full bathrm, 2 bedroom & living/dining area.
Sep 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg. dept. records. cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use into an apt. partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom facilities installed.prior
Jul 22, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg. dept. records. cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected with ktichen and bathroom facilities
Apr 22, 1999 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg. dept. records. cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom facilities
Apr 15, 1999 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept recs which indicate legal 4fam now converted into 7 fam. work noted: at cellar 2 apts.
Jun 7, 1998 · Penalty $28,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of bldg dept recs. occupancy noted: legal 4 fam into illegal 7 fam. at cellar level sub divided into 2 apts. right side-full kitchen/bath. liv/din area. 2 bdrms.
Jun 7, 1998 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department record illegal occupancy noted. 3 family building converted to a blacss 'a' apartment with full kitchen and bathroom. single apt converted into 2
Apr 25, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved #of families, building dept records indicate that residence is legally approved for 3 families residence now altered for occupanc
Apr 25, 1998 · Penalty $4,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept record. illegal occupancy noted: from a legal cellar for storage to 2 illegal 2 bdrm apts w/ full kitchen & bath. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 16, 1998 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records indicate that residence is legally approved for 3 fam now occupied by more than 3fam
Apr 16, 1998 · Penalty $11,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy of building department records. cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen & bath facilities
Nov 5, 1997 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records illegal occupancy. ceallr converted from boiler room storage to 2 apts each with kitchen bathroom and sleeping areas
Sep 15, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. erected gypsum board partitions at cellar garageand 3rd flor to create 2 apts at cellar level one apt from garage and two apts at 3rd floor level each with full kitchen and
Sep 15, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c. of o. #207199. illegal occupancy noted: cellar converted from boiler room and accessory use to 2 apts. one, 1bdrm apt and one, 2bdrm apt.
Aug 10, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a pemit. work noted: full partitions erected at cellar creating 2 apartments. one-2 bedroom apartment and one-1 bedroom apartment. each with full kitchen and bathroom. remedy: obtain permit.
Aug 10, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from storage & ordinary to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen & bath facilities have
Jul 14, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1987
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,070 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1906 / 42
- Assessed value
- $387,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #423631, last renewed Jun 9, 2025.
Questions about 55-28 98 Street
Who owns 55-28 98 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1953 Realty Corp.
Does 55-28 98 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 55-28 98 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 55-28 98 Street built?
City records list 1987 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55-28 98 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.