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59-56 56 Avenue

Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02689-0038Map

Owner of record: Karwowski, Karol

59-56 56 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Queens, 11378. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Karwowski, Karol. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 14 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 2025

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 · 24

  • 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 11, 2025

    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 27, 2023

    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 28, 2023

    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 3, 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 14, 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 14, 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.

    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.

    Oct 23, 2018

    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 1, 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.

    Oct 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door 1 sty vestibule to pub hall.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts incandescent or equivalent required night inspection.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty vestibule night inspection.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household articles 3 sty pub hall.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Section 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof east side roof center.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2nd sty public hall.

    Apr 14, 1980

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Section 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof

    Apr 7, 1980

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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 wood shed extension erected at door of bulkhead to chimney roof.

    Apr 7, 1980

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following entrance-night inspection fixtures present lights not on.

    Apr 7, 1980

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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 wood paneling and celotex covering walls and ceiling of public hall all stys.

    Apr 7, 1980

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3 sty public hall.

    May 9, 1973

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty public hall bulkhead at roof.

    May 9, 1973

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling public hall all stys.

    May 9, 1973

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry wall 1st sty public hall.

    May 9, 1973

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 20, 2011

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/the dob-noted: ecb viol#34794916z issued 11/19/09 condition still exits- rem: file cert of correction.

    Apr 6, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob. noted: ecb viol#34794917k condition still exists. rem: file cert of correction.

    Apr 6, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.job #410012436/a2 dated 10/09/07 of which permit expiredon 10/09/07.non conforming work noted:1 found a 3pc bathroom in cellar

    Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.at first,second & third fl plumbing work is done,as per schedule b & per plan & completed.no plumbing permit was issued for that job.remedy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal con

    Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in residential district noted construction material equipments (pipe scaffold frames rebars sand bags) were stored in side back yard remedy: discontinue illegal use

    Feb 15, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,451 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
2689 / 38
Assessed value
$72,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #417005, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.

Questions about 59-56 56 Avenue

Who owns 59-56 56 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Karwowski, Karol.

Does 59-56 56 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 59-56 56 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 59-56 56 Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59-56 56 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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