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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

Concern
11 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 · 98

  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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 1, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    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
  • 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

    Nov 6, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Nov 6, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bags of cerment and other construction materials at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Apr 13, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.