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56-43 Van Cleef Street

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01968-0155Map

Owner of record: Jin Lee Realty LLC

56-43 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 Jin Lee Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 4, 2024

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 · 7

  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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.

    Nov 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.

    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
  • 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 7, 2019

    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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on exterior metal door front entrance to building at front areaway, 1st story

    Jul 1, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 15

  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldg. dept. records illega occupancy noted.legal 2 family converted to illegal 3 family dwelling.note at cellar level partition erected creating illegal 3 family with class "a" apt. in cel

    Aug 24, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:at cellar level installed gas line & sink in counter (kitchen) work doen w/o permits on file with bldg. dept. remedy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Aug 24, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for mroe than the legally approved # of families. bldg. dept. records indicates residence legally approved for occupancy by 2 families, residence now altered for oc

    Aug 24, 2000 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit.work noted:at cellar level full partitiou walls erected creating:2 bathroom one with 2pc toilet and sink and bathtub covered,2 with 3pc(bathtub,toilet and sink)bedroom and rooms all installe

    Jun 18, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families c of o#184134.indicates residence to be legally approved for 2 families,residence now altered for occupancy by 3 fa

    Apr 16, 2000 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o#184134.illegal occupancy noted:legal 2 families converted to an illegal 3 families note:at 1st.fl.recreation room converted into class'a'apt.with bedroom,bathroo

    Apr 16, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit wotk noted:at 1st.fl.walls erected creating 1 bedroom,bathroom with 3pc.& kitchen area with gas line in wall uncopped installed without permits on file with bldg.dept.remedy:obtain permit or

    Apr 16, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit expired permit re job#400839731 a3dd 5/4/98,for steel porch at rear & pool expired permit as of 2/19/00,to date job not signed off remedy:obtain sign off or renew permit.

    Apr 16, 2000 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. in rear yard built 1 story high steel frame w/ concrete fl deck & stair. also attached in wall at 2nd fl level. alsoswimming pool w/ deck built next to 1 story deck extension.

    Jan 11, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #184134. illegal occ-upancy noted:legaltwo family converted to an illegal four family with one additional sro. note:at 1st fl. level, recreation rm was converted

    Dec 27, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legallapproved # of families c of o #184134 indicates. residence is legally approved for two families residence is now altered for occupancy by 4

    Dec 27, 1998 · Penalty $7,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted at 1st fl. level: recreation rm. st-orage and laundry converted to two separate illegal class "a" apt.withfull partition walls erected for sleeping, living and 3pc bathrms.and

    Dec 27, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit in rear yard built extension with steel stairs and attached to rear side wall of the bldg. also swimming pool with deck built in rear yard.remedy:obtain a permit if it feasible or rest.

    Nov 25, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: at rear 2nd floor built new steel & concrete dect 14'x10'. remedy: file obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition .

    Aug 13, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Llegal use in a residential district zoning. pool & deck at rear yardbuilt to lot line rear & both sides 1. remedy: discontinue illegal useconform to zoning rules.

    Aug 13, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 25, 2009 · Apt 3FLR

    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
3,220 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
404
Council district
21
Block / lot
1968 / 155
Assessed value
$90,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #915624, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 56-43 Van Cleef Street

Who owns 56-43 Van Cleef Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jin Lee Realty LLC.

Does 56-43 Van Cleef Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 56-43 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 56-43 Van Cleef Street built?

City records list 1972 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56-43 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.