56-21 Metropolitan Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-02646-0011Map

56-21 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Queens, 11385. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Baginski, Slawomir. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2022. 7 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 18, 2022

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 · 12

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 18, 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 17, 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.
Jan 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock on entrance door. in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass in the skylight over 3sty at public hall
Dec 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 2sty at public hall
Dec 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 1sty at public hall
Dec 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at vestibule 1sty at public hall
Dec 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling at vestibule 1sty at public hall
Dec 12, 2013
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
Dec 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
Jul 14, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden door at entrance to building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2010
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
3314.8 partial stop work order for supported scaffold-issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted @ premises guardrails & toeboards.note supported scaffold have been erected @exo2&in use @ time of inspec.working platf
Apr 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
3314.5partial stop work order for supported scaffold-issued pursuant to 28-207.2&posted @premises.platform construction note supported scaffold have been erected @exp2&in use@time of inspec.a working levels not
Apr 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 18, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 18, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Electric
Lighting
May 18, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close
General
Doors
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 3FLR
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 (S2)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 4,640 ft²
Lot area: 2,700 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 405
Council district: 30
Block / lot: 2646 / 11
Assessed value: $100,980
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #913708, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 56-21 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 56-21 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Baginski, Slawomir.

Does 56-21 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 56-21 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 56-21 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56-21 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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