60-16 56th Avenue
Queens, NY 11378BBL 4-02703-0092Map
Owner of record: Chen, Gao
60-16 56th Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2020 in Queens, 11378. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Gao. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2026. 12 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 13
- 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 11, 2026
Open — 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 16, 2025
Open — 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 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts north 1,cellar apt,vacate #215513 effective date september 14,2023
Sep 13, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections shower stall , water closet,wash basin and kitchen sink at cellar
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric hot plate at cellar
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of approx 700 square feet at all walls and ceilling at cellar
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 700 square feet at ceiling and all walls. at cellar
Sep 6, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 31, 2023
Open — 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.
Mar 10, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, shower stall and kitchen sink at cellar
Oct 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 50 sq. ft. at the walls and ceiling at cellar
Oct 6, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Oct 5, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jan 5, 2007
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 7, 1998
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 30, 1998
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 12, 1995
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 16, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation # 35486289k, file a certificate of correction
May 22, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. an illegal class "a" apartment create a cellar. unlawful gas range kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present completed
Sep 6, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of bldgs dept records.cellar usage changed to illegal rms w/itchen&bathrm facilities installed.discont illegal usage
Oct 6, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to supp scaffold as per code. @time of my inspection, 3 sty nbcracks locked. observed, approx 25ft high scaffold of exp 1. where, missing netting, planks not tie-down & left materials on platform.
May 8, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for ecb vio #34876103k for failure to maintain bldg wall & appurtenances; approx 25'0" of exposure 2 has collapsed onto adjacent
Feb 9, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted 3 story wood frame building (1) observed at 1st fl rear extension approx 25ft lenngth of exposure 2 has collapsed onto adjacent property (address 60-15
Sep 29, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is at front of bldg. metal railings pulled away from wall.railways not attached at metal stairs.remedy:make safe immediately.repair or replace.
Mar 27, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain-interior noted:the requuired rated boiler room enclosure is broken missing + defective creating a haz condition(located first story center/web.*alt 3 #400463841 new boiler expired 02/02/95.
Apr 4, 1996 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-noted:intering partitions,suspended ceiling in commercial store located on 60-16 56 ave side,new boilerrs #400463841 expired 02/01/95(not signed off)remedy:obtain a permit and approvals t
Apr 4, 1996 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit. removed section of existin fl 15*30 replaced 18=26 wood joists and plywood-removed support column from main girder-installed wood partitions. remedy:file obtain permits if feasable or resto
Oct 12, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district note 3 cars stored in lot no plates. remedy:discontinue illegal use failure to maintain defect is accumilation of debries consist of old doors windows ,wood cuttings
Dec 16, 1992 · Penalty $415
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted:removed section of existing floor approx 15'x30'and replaced witho 18+2'x6'wood joists and plywood removed support column from main girder. installing wood partitions
Dec 1, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2021 · Apt BSMNT
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 1, 2021 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 1, 2021 · Apt BSMNT
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 1, 2021 · Apt BSMNT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2020
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,057 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 2703 / 92
- Assessed value
- $81,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #433799, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.
Questions about 60-16 56th Avenue
Who owns 60-16 56th Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Gao.
Does 60-16 56th Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 60-16 56th 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 60-16 56th Avenue built?
City records list 2020 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 60-16 56th 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.