55-44 Metropolitan Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03365-0138Map
Owner of record: Rajendra Modi Revocable Trust
55-44 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rajendra Modi Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 6 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 17
- 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 25, 2025
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.
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balances in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balances in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower & upper sash counter balance window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall at center, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 21, 2001 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door frame
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 18, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Oct 4, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Oct 4, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 22, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Sep 22, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,122 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,042 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3365 / 138
- Assessed value
- $76,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #924002, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 55-44 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 55-44 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rajendra Modi Revocable Trust.
Does 55-44 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 55-44 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 55-44 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55-44 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.