54-38 Arnold Avenue
Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02639-0044Map
Owner of record: 5438 Arnold LLC
54-38 Arnold Avenue 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 5438 Arnold LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 4 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 23
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 · 35
- 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
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 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance door to east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in clogged drain to the rear yard leading to the basement 5th yard from north, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq feet at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq feet at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17009390 issued 27-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 1st door at east wall that leads to building rear located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective egress door leading to rear yard in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at building rear door at cellar located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance door
Jan 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at laundry room
Jan 12, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at boiler room located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 14, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baseboards on north, east & west walls at rear at basement, section at west
Nov 27, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 1R
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
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2019
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2019
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
Nov 1, 2019
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
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 1, 2019
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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, 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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
May 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
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
- 2,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 2639 / 44
- Assessed value
- $275,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #405920, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 54-38 Arnold Avenue
Who owns 54-38 Arnold Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5438 Arnold LLC.
Does 54-38 Arnold Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 54-38 Arnold 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 54-38 Arnold Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 54-38 Arnold Avenue?
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.