55-40 Metropolitan Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03365-0135Map
Owner of record: Anita Siew
55-40 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Anita Siew. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 83
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 · 98
- 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 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2024
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 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 4 square feet at south wall and approximately 12 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room locked at public hall at 1st story at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule entrance door to 1st story public hall , 1st story
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 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 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 square feet south wall,approx 4 square feet ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 square feet south wall,approx 4 square feet ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15421120 issued 13-oct-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
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 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 15, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 15, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 1, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 24, 2018
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.
Dec 5, 2017
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
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bags of cerment and other construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 13, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety cover plate at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 13, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement martor joints at exterior brick wall at north at front areaway, 2nd story
Apr 13, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 13, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at basin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 22, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept records certificate of occupancy no#33265 indicates a 4 family dwelling at 1st & 2nd floors with cellar as boiler & storage.il
Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit. noted: at cellar level removed/demolition of fire rated/proof stopping at entire ceiling exposing joists. relocation and removal of electrical lines throughout - full demoliton of partition
Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: at cellar level removed fire stopping throughout ceiling. also noted: at boiler room inadequate fire stopping
Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit.noted;@ cellar level erected full height partitions with poors creating 1 room & 1 bathroom.installed water & waste lines for 3 piece bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)installed electric lines for
Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 25, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,580 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,005 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3365 / 135
- Assessed value
- $296,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #409526, last renewed Dec 11, 2018.
Questions about 55-40 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 55-40 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Anita Siew.
Does 55-40 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 55-40 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 55-40 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55-40 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.