85-28 52 Avenue
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-02876-0018Map
Owner of record: Lap Fai Chang, As Trustee
85-28 52 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lap Fai Chang, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 6 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 33
- 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
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
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 readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective lock and latch set in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance to building , 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed instead of plain glass at metal storm door in the entrance to building , 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
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, 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.
Nov 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, house hold items etc at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2008
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture toys vaccum cleaner cartons & plants 3 sty public hall.
Jul 18, 1978
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1945
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,838 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,310 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 2876 / 18
- Assessed value
- $102,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #416691, last renewed Jan 29, 2026.
Questions about 85-28 52 Avenue
Who owns 85-28 52 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lap Fai Chang, As Trustee.
Does 85-28 52 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 85-28 52 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 85-28 52 Avenue built?
City records list 1945 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85-28 52 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.