108-56 53 Avenue
Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-02009-0024Map
Owner of record: Truelife Management INC
108-56 53 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1988 in Queens, 11368. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Truelife Management INC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 58
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 34
- 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 - 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 11, 2025
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt 2F
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 - 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 3, 2022
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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories to fireescape stack at building front(at north)
May 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories to fire escape stack at west
May 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator door and locking device intact at front areaway
Jul 21, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable hasp and lutch at second apt. entrance door in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 1
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 23, 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.
Dec 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a double cylinder lock at the wrought iron gate at the building entrance door. at front areaway
Apr 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at the landing at bulkhead
Aug 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2015 · Apt 3R
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.
Feb 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. c of o # 400433394 indicates residence to be legally approved for 4 families. residence now altered for occup
Sep 26, 1999 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings c ofo # 400433394. illegal occupancy noted legal four family converted aprtment to create an additional apartment. (apts 2r&2f) apartment
Sep 26, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide 8 foot fence during construction. remedy: provide 8' fence.
Jul 8, 1988 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 29, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Locks
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1988
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,050 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 21
- Block / lot
- 2009 / 24
- Assessed value
- $382,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #424154, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 108-56 53 Avenue
Who owns 108-56 53 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Truelife Management INC.
Does 108-56 53 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 108-56 53 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 108-56 53 Avenue built?
City records list 1988 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 108-56 53 Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.