56-31 Van Cleef Street
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01968-0061Map
Owner of record: Orellana, Leticia
56-31 Van Cleef Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1972 in Queens, 11368. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Orellana, Leticia. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. 8 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 22
- 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 21, 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.
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.
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.
Oct 24, 2018
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
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at north door leading terrace in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at electric outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 16, 2015
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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Failure to comply with commissioner's order #34485462y issued on 6-18-5 for work without a permit for cellar level class a apt. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
Oct 6, 2005 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.dept of building record coq 184315 indicates residence to be legal 2 families.residence now altered and occupi
Jun 18, 2005 · Penalty $5,300
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:at cellar installed water & waste lines for 3 piece bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) residential sink & washer.installed gas line (exposed) at kitchen.at first floor level installe
Jun 18, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1972
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,102 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 1968 / 61
- Assessed value
- $443,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #428768, last renewed Dec 22, 2025.
Questions about 56-31 Van Cleef Street
Who owns 56-31 Van Cleef Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Orellana, Leticia.
Does 56-31 Van Cleef Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 56-31 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 56-31 Van Cleef Street built?
City records list 1972 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56-31 Van Cleef Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.