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53-26 Metropolitan Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03361-0005Map

Owner of record: Chmura Ryszard

53-26 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chmura Ryszard. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 23 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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 · 32

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
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  • 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 24, 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 5, 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.

    Nov 22, 2016

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 17, 2002 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold & mildew at south wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story

    Feb 8, 2002 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at north wall (20 sq. ft. ) at open space, basement

    Feb 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling & west and north wall to bulkhead 3rd story at public hall

    Feb 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing east wall at roof

    Feb 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar jionts at west side of building

    Feb 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & west and north wallto bulkhead 3rd story at public hall

    Feb 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 13, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 13, 2002 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2001 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2001 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling bulk head to roof and in the public hall located at public parts 3d, 3rd story

    Jun 24, 2001 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2001 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles by entrance 2 sty west apt 2d. located at apt 2d

    Dec 2, 1991 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable window north center room 2 sty west apt 2d. located at apt 2d

    Dec 2, 1991 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling by stairs 3 sty public hall.

    Dec 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective flashing at east roof.

    Dec 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 26, 2008 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 17, 2007 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 3D

    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
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,154 ft²
Lot area
4,584 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3361 / 5
Assessed value
$73,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #423608, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.

Questions about 53-26 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 53-26 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chmura Ryszard.

Does 53-26 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 53-26 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 53-26 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53-26 Metropolitan 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.