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54-43 Metropolitan Avenue

Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02639-0001Map

Owner of record: Fogelbach Sonia A

54-43 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Queens, 11378. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fogelbach Sonia A. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 3 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 17

  • 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 7, 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2025

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    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 15, 2024

    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 29, 2023

    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 16, 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.

    Mar 4, 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 15, 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 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Dec 5, 2017

    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 22, 2016

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Erect u-shape 8ft high wood tight board fence approx. 20 linear ft enclosing sidewalk/collapse zone at front exp#1 providing a 5' pedestrian walkway

    Jul 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary, dob records indicates 1 story garage. illegal occupancy; garage converted into auto repair service for vehicles with various auto tools and equipment readily accessible., discontinue illegal

    Aug 24, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: left exter ior garage wall has crack that runs vertically the full height of wallat front exterior wall defective, cracked,shifted and bulging brick

    Jul 24, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec 28-201.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order to correct vio # 34697395h for work w.o permit @ cellar installed plumbing & partitions& electrical line for stove for (2) illegally class "a" apts. no recor

    Mar 26, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violations number 34213725h issued on 7/13/1999 for work w/o a permit. at time of inspection certification stat

    Feb 18, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violation number 34697395h issued on 09/25/2008 for work w/o a permit. at time of inspection, certification

    Feb 18, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar level demo work w/o permit. plumbing fixtures removed from two bathrooms & partition walls removed. debris is piled in the cellar. stop all work! make site safe! remedy:

    Oct 24, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted: at cellar erected full height partitionsinstalled water + waste lines for a 3pc bathroom (sink,toilet,shower)and electric stove. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal con

    Sep 25, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from a 5 to 7 family. department of buildings records indicate premises as a legal 5 family with cellar as boiler + storage. premises now altered + occupied as a 7

    Sep 25, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the of bldg records. illegal occupancy noted: legal garage for storage of car converted to a flower& novelty store. noted partitions erected to create 2 rms: front offi

    Jul 31, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit: work noted: garage converted to flower & novelty store. removed garage door & installed store front window w/ entry door, erected partition in interior to create office at front & freeze

    Jul 31, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted. partitions walls of sheetrock erected in basement, also 2'florescent light fixtures installed in ceilingsof bsmt. without permits. remedy:stop all work until permits & plans

    Dec 17, 1992 · Penalty $175

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 16, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Nov 25, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 19, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,700 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
2639 / 1
Assessed value
$489,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #403693, last renewed Feb 5, 2025.

Questions about 54-43 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 54-43 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fogelbach Sonia A.

Does 54-43 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 54-43 Metropolitan 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 54-43 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 54-43 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.