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53-38 Metropolitan Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03361-0014Map

Owner of record: Hilldar LLC

53-38 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Queens, 11385. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hilldar LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jun 12, 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 · 7

  • 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

    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 29, 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
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted created a store front at the first floor apartment. obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Feb 18, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 2 L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 2R

    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 (S2)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,100 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3361 / 14
Assessed value
$78,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #414763, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 53-38 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 53-38 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hilldar LLC.

Does 53-38 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 53-38 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 53-38 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53-38 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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