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73-56 53 Avenue

Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02490-0035Map

Owner of record: Chen, Dan

73-56 53 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1985 in Queens, 11378. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Dan. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 10

  • 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
  • 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 11, 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.

    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.

    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.

    Nov 1, 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 23, 2018

    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.

    Dec 1, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legaly approved # of families. c of o # 203375 indicates residence legally approved for occupancy by three families , residence now altered for oc

    Mar 16, 2000 · Penalty $2,900

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c ofo # 203375. illegal occupancy occupancy noted: legal three family dwelling converted to an illegal four family dwelling . note; at cellar level full partition walls

    Mar 16, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without pemrit : work noted: at cellar level wall erected creating 3 pc bathroom (tub, toilet, and sink ) kitchen area with gas line inwall and sink in counter , living area installed without permits on f

    Mar 16, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dwelling illegally converted from 3 family to 4 family w/ illegal cellar apt. remedy: discontinue illegl use or amend cofo

    Jun 19, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Voilation of parking regulations in a residential district parking commercial van ny 70146af on front lawn & walkway lettering 116 e 16 st nyc. remedy: conform to parking regulations.

    Jun 19, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. installed 3 piece kitchen 3 piece bath & partitions to form class "a" apt. in cellar. remedy: file obtain permits or restore to cellar.

    Jun 19, 1997

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrar to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records. cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt partitions erected and kitchen and bath facilities have been installed.

    Jun 23, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 8, 2016 · Apt 2

    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
1985
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
1,514 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
2490 / 35
Assessed value
$102,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #422979, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.

Questions about 73-56 53 Avenue

Who owns 73-56 53 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Dan.

Does 73-56 53 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 73-56 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 73-56 53 Avenue built?

City records list 1985 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 73-56 53 Avenue?

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.