54-33 Metropolitan Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-02639-0006Map
Owner of record: Altaf Ahmed
54-33 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Altaf Ahmed. HPD has recorded 169 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 169
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 147
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 169
- 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 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 , 1st story
May 6, 2026
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 mailbox missing , 1st story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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., 1st story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile ( walking area ) in the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble floor saddle at entrance in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet doors at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower escuthcheon plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelian enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
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
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 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower plants at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed on vestibule door to public hall , 1st story
Jan 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east wall roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash of window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble floor saddle in the entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance leading to public hall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 15, 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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook & eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 20, 2023
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.
Jun 20, 2023
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.
Jun 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operate lock at door leading to fire escape. in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window sash lock at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
32,31a,(32)no water discharge from l.w.c.o. check l.w.c.o.
Nov 29, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
May 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,467 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 2639 / 6
- Assessed value
- $318,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #404446, last renewed Nov 19, 2019.
Questions about 54-33 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 54-33 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Altaf Ahmed.
Does 54-33 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 169 housing violations at this property.
Is 54-33 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 54-33 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 54-33 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.