56-35 Van Cleef Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01968-0059Map
Owner of record: Cabrera, Cesar E
56-35 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 Cabrera, Cesar E. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 19
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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.
Jun 12, 2025
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 16, 2024
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.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 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.
Mar 8, 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 8
- Hazardous
Failure to comply with commisioners order in that vi 34475245z 6-2-05 1st fl level still class a apt occupied at time of inspection. noted no job file or pra or ara. remedy: comply with commisioners order.
Oct 6, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. c of o #184317 states 2 family on 2 & 3 fl. now altered for occupancy as a 3 family alteration work noted
Oct 6, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of-families c of o # indicates residence to be legally approved for 2 families residence is now altered for occupancy as a
Jun 2, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:at 1st floor level erectes partition to create a class a apt having 3 pc bathroom kitchen gas stove and bedroom livingroom c of o #184317 states 2 family now illegal 3 family du
Jun 2, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: at cellar level installation of water and waste line for 2) 3 piece bathroom (toilet, sinks, shower) and 2) residential sink. installation of 2) gas lines for gas stove and
Feb 9, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dept. of building records, coq #184317,indicate residence to be legally approved 2) family. residence is now
Feb 9, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: interior, at first floor apartment on living room area on ceiling there is an approx 4'x 4' hole. exposing floor joist and plumbing lines. remedy: repair defected area.
Feb 9, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg. dept. records. cellar use changed from storage & ordinary use into apt. partitions erected with kitchen & bathroom facilities in
Aug 19, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 14, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 30, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1972
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,420 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1968 / 59
- Assessed value
- $78,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #430651, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 56-35 Van Cleef Street
Who owns 56-35 Van Cleef Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cabrera, Cesar E.
Does 56-35 Van Cleef Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 56-35 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 56-35 Van Cleef Street built?
City records list 1972 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56-35 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.