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52-38 72 Street

Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02482-0072Map

Owner of record: Cheng, Kam Wah

52-38 72 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2000 in Queens, 11378. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cheng, Kam Wah. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 3 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 24

  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2025

    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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed at metal security gate at building entrance , 1st story

    Feb 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key operated lock installed at building entrance metal security door , 1st story

    Feb 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at exterior security door at building front entrance , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at iron security door at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 21, 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 31, 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 10, 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 20, 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 6, 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.

    Oct 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families cofo# 401045285 indicates residence legally approved for 2 families residence now altered for occupancy by 3

    Jul 15, 2003 · Penalty $1,650

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit work noted in cellar erected full height partitions creating 2 rooms and a bathroom installed water in waste lines for at 3 pv bathroom shower remedy obtain partitions or restore to prior legal

    Jul 15, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO

    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
2000
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,772 ft²
Lot area
2,150 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
2482 / 72
Assessed value
$88,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #431337, last renewed Oct 4, 2024.

Questions about 52-38 72 Street

Who owns 52-38 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheng, Kam Wah.

Does 52-38 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 52-38 72 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 52-38 72 Street built?

City records list 2000 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 52-38 72 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.