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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 14, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to cellar at boiler room

    Oct 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Oct 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing the kickdown door stopper at building front entrance , 1st story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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

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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.