56-51 Van Cleef Street

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01968-0152Map

56-51 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 Bermeo, Nelson. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on July 28, 2010. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 30
HPD complaints: 36

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jul 28, 2010

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 · 2

BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for ceiling 60 watts required at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 28, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance iron door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2010
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 11, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 30

Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34989314l issued on 9/9/12 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit at cellar level.
May 8, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Fail to comply w/comissioner's order contained in nov # 34989314l issued on 09/09/2012 and to file a certificate of correction for work w/o permit @cellar lvl.rem:comply w/commissioner's order;file a c of c
Mar 16, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34989314l issued on 9/9/12 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. at cellar level erected full height partiti
Jan 13, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34989314l issued on 9/9/12 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permits. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or fil
Nov 20, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with commis.order to correct vio.#34989314l on 9/8/12(for work w/o permit.)+ file a cort.of correction.rem:comply w/commis/order
Oct 3, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34989314l i sued on 09/08/12 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit at cellar
Aug 3, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#34989314l issued on 09/08/12.interior work w/o permit.no permit has been issued for approved alti #421064822 approved 01/07/15.rem:comply w
Jun 16, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #31989314l issued on 9/8/12. (work w/o permit) remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 23, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #31989314l issued on 9/8/12. (work w/o permit) remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 31989314l issued on 09/08/12. work w/o permit remedy: comply w/ the commissioner's order.
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve

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Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #31989314l issued on 09/08/12.rem:comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jun 20, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in nov 34989314l issued on 9/8/12. work without a permit remedy:comply with the commissioners order.
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34989314l issued on 9.8.12. (work w/o permit). remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Feb 24, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34989314l issued on 9/8/12. (work w/o permit) remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 27, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failed to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #349893143 issued on 9.8.12. (work w/o permit). remedy: comply w/comm's order.
Oct 25, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in nov#34989314lissued on 9/8/12. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Aug 27, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34989314l issued on 9/8/12. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 24, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#34989314l issued on 9/8/12. (illegal class"a"cellar) remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.
Apr 16, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in nov#34989314lissued on 9/8/12 (illegal class"a"cellar) remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.
Feb 12, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts.fail to comply w/an order of the commissioner contained in nov#34989314l issued on 9\8\12. (illegal class 'a' cellar apt) rem: comply w/commissioner's order.
Dec 10, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 2 families to greater than 7 families. dob's record coq #184004 indicates premises to be legally approved for a 2 family (3rd & 2nd flrs). 1st flr: recreation,
Sep 8, 2012 · Penalty $47,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level created full height partitions for 4 rooms. installed water/waste lines for a 3 pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) & residential sink at kitchen. installed gas line
Sep 8, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families department of buildings records c of o #184004 indicates premises to be legally approved for 2 family 1st flr
Sep 21, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the nyc department of buildings. for notice of violation #34494927j. remedy: file certificate of correction.
Sep 21, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
Filling a false certification with the nyc department of building pursuant to section 28-204.4 respondent filed a certificate of correction for notice of violation #34494927j on 8/5/08 for illegal conversion at
Sep 21, 2008 · Penalty $4,800
Active
Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families fob records c/o #184004 indicates premises to be legally approved for 2 family cellar boiler storage 1st flr
Sep 21, 2008 · Penalty $47,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted: at cellar level erected partitions and installed water and waste lined for 3pc bthrm sink toilet shower residential sink and gas line w/ stove at kitchen area. remedy: obtain permi
Sep 21, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy co 184004 indicates first floor to be garage and rec room illegal occupancy noted garage now used for dwelling with 3 piece bathroom bed t.v fridge occupancy forwi
Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal number of families co 184004 indicates residence to be legal (2) families residence now altered & occupied as (4)families with (2) sro's at
Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $9,800
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted (1) at cellar level erected partitions creating (4)rooms installed water & waste lines for (3) piece bathroom (toilet sink shower)& residential sink installed gas line for store
Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
No lighting
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Mold
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt BSMT
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Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt BMNT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt BMNT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt BMNT
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt BMNT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt BMNT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt BMNT
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 5, 2012 · Apt BMNT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 51
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
General
Floor
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
General
Floor
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 16M
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 16M
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 16M
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 / 152
Assessed value: $96,600
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 56-51 Van Cleef Street

Who owns 56-51 Van Cleef Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bermeo, Nelson.

Does 56-51 Van Cleef Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 56-51 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 56-51 Van Cleef Street built?

City records list 1972 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56-51 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.