59-16 55 Street
Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02629-0019Map
Owner of record: Michael Cantasano
59-16 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11378. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Michael Cantasano. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 168
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 228
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 · 168
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 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 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 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
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
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Apr 14, 2021
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 2019
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at front building
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom for apartment 2r in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watt requirement , 1st story
Mar 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2016
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
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door south wall closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket for refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire ceiling rear bedroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door bell. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing closet doors in the front bedroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from front. located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture rear bedroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 2629 / 19
- Assessed value
- $254,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #411720, last renewed Feb 15, 2024.
Questions about 59-16 55 Street
Who owns 59-16 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michael Cantasano.
Does 59-16 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.
Is 59-16 55 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 59-16 55 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59-16 55 Street?
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.