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72-47 Metropolitan Avenue

Queens, NY 11379BBL 4-03057-0020Map

Owner of record: Mcgowan, Thomas

72-47 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11379. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mcgowan, Thomas. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2024.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 16, 2024

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 · 26

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles , 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit north 1, and 2 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door . in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame and door, vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motion sensor lights at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster, east wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall, vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2024

    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 15, 2024

    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 4, 2022

    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.

    Mar 4, 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 15, 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 15, 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.

    Nov 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt A

    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 (S3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,865 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3057 / 20
Assessed value
$328,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #412805, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 72-47 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 72-47 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcgowan, Thomas.

Does 72-47 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 72-47 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 72-47 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 72-47 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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