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
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 · 39
- 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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 12, 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 28, 2023
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 3, 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 14, 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 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 1, 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.
Oct 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty pub hall.
Dec 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fire door cellar to 1 sty pub stairs.
Dec 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty pub hall.
Nov 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass block entrance to bldg.
Nov 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cement facade bulging causing hazard 3 sty to roof front er1.
Nov 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.