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108-21 43 Avenue

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01998-0055Map

Owner of record: Cheng, See Yam

108-21 43 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11368. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cheng, See Yam. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 39

  • A

    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.

    May 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing weatherstripping installed at door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 14, 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.

    Oct 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Dec 1, 2017

    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.

    Oct 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class a apt erected at cellar increasing occupancy from 4 to 5.

    Dec 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty pub hall.

    Dec 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fire door cellar to 1 sty pub stairs.

    Dec 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel walls all stys pub hall.

    Dec 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bulkhead wall 3 sty pub hall to roof.

    Dec 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard night inspection.

    Dec 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty rear apt.

    Dec 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing 1 sty pub hall.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination pub hall all stys.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 2 sty pub hall.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder shoes household items 3 sty pub hall.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 25, 1987 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg center room 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 25, 1987 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door at entrance to 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 25, 1987 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg private hall 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Nov 25, 1987 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Nov 25, 1987 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line kitchen cellar apt.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty pub hall & cellar door.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass block entrance to bldg.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective cement facade bulging causing hazard 3 sty to roof front er1.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg boiler room cellar.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant clg cellar front.

    Nov 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 25, 1987 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    -structure rendered non compliant- at time of inspection observed cracked tiles in 1st floor bathroom and hallway. cracks in facade exp 1 above 3rd floor window. roof and sewer lines recently repaired and replaced. adjacent construction site at 108-25, and 108-23 43 ave. not active.

    Aug 3, 2022

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
21
Block / lot
1998 / 55
Assessed value
$396,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #408788, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 108-21 43 Avenue

Who owns 108-21 43 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheng, See Yam.

Does 108-21 43 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 108-21 43 Avenue 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 108-21 43 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 108-21 43 Avenue?

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.