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56-53 Van Cleef Street

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01968-0052Map

Owner of record: Yang, Yin Fei

56-53 Van Cleef Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1972 in Queens, 11368. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Yang, Yin Fei. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 6 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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

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 · 11

  • 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, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 29, 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.

    Mar 18, 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.

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden baseboard at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Jan 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 24, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 18, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 16, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 16, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    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
1972
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,222 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
404
Council district
21
Block / lot
1968 / 52
Assessed value
$96,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #915623, last renewed Dec 24, 2025.

Questions about 56-53 Van Cleef Street

Who owns 56-53 Van Cleef Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yang, Yin Fei.

Does 56-53 Van Cleef Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 56-53 Van Cleef 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 56-53 Van Cleef Street built?

City records list 1972 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56-53 Van Cleef 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.