103-20 53 Avenue
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01944-0006Map
Owner of record: Taveras Franklin
103-20 53 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Queens, 11368. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Taveras Franklin. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on July 15, 2026. 7 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 61
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 · 38
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temprature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken electrical outlet on north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light switch south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling, baseboards in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing radiator, uncapped radiator pipe at public hall at east , 1st story
Aug 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39046695m issued on 8/27/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to certifica
Dec 27, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39046693z issued 8/27/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commissioner's or
Dec 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39046694k issued 8/27/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commissioner's or
Dec 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39046694k issued on 8/27/21 & to file a certifcate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.at 2nd fl.,work w/out permit.rem
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39046693z issued on 8/27/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 at cellar level,w/out permit.remedy:comply w/c
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39046695m issued on 8/27/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to that allo
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit; noted at second floor front, erected various full height partitions to sub-divide second floor. with additional electrical lines for light, switches, and outlets. installed water and waste
Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit; noted at cellar level, erected various full height partitions to create bathroom, and 5 additional rooms. installed additional electrical lines for lights, switches, and outlets. installed
Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy; noted; c of o # q31868 indicates building as 2 stories 2 family, cellar as storage. occupancy contrary noted at second floor. second floor has been sub-divided to
Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1FLAPT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt FL1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,615 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,145 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1944 / 6
- Assessed value
- $473,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #924562, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 103-20 53 Avenue
Who owns 103-20 53 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Taveras Franklin.
Does 103-20 53 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 103-20 53 Avenue 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 103-20 53 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 103-20 53 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.