59-26 56 Street
Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02630-0023Map
Owner of record: Mohini Diwan 2021 Irrevocable Trust
59-26 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Queens, 11378. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mohini Diwan 2021 Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 31 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 41
- 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 - 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
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
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at scuttle ladder openning at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 15, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Jun 15, 2023
Open — 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.
Mar 28, 2023
Open — 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.
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.
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 1L
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 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster south and west walls at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed plaster ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - 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 suspended ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd door from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 4. located at apt 4
Apr 21, 1997 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches and mice dropping kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 4. located at apt 4
Apr 21, 1997 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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 suspended hung ceiling thruout 2 sty apt 4. located at apt 4
Apr 21, 1997 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also morthst house lock entrance door 2 sty apt 4. located at apt 4
Apr 21, 1997 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door 2 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Apr 21, 1997 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 1 to 2 sty public hall stair wall and walls 2 sty public hall.
Apr 21, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling light fixture 2 sty public hall.
Apr 21, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at 1 sty pub hall er1.
Oct 6, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at 2 sty pub hall er.
Oct 6, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cheek of north wall cracked & patched basement entrance under stoop.
Jul 13, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked cement treads front stoop.
Jul 13, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 6, 2004
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain permits.previous nov #34448847m.noted:cellar level erected full height partitions to create a 2 room class 'a'apt. installed water and waste lines for 3
May 24, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:at cellar level erected interior partitions to create apartment with 2 rooms,3pc bath(rm)(sink,toilet,shower),kitchen with stove & residential sink,installed plumbing line & electri
Jan 6, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.work noted:1)in rear part of cellar not fire rated/exposed /wood beam ceiling approx: 7'ft w x 8'ft l with 2 holes approx 2'x 2'.2)house trap open/unsafe/not provide metal cover plate
Jan 6, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
May 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 4
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 6, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 1LEFT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 30, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 30, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1915
- 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
- 2630 / 23
- Assessed value
- $272,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #416721, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.
Questions about 59-26 56 Street
Who owns 59-26 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mohini Diwan 2021 Irrevocable Trust.
Does 59-26 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 59-26 56 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 59-26 56 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59-26 56 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.