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559 Woodward Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03390-0005Map

Owner of record: Passalacqua Gaspare

559 Woodward Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Passalacqua Gaspare. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on March 8, 2022. 6 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
7

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 8, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 45

  • 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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    May 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window removed and door installed at the north wall leading to rear yard in the kitchen located at apt 1rr, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 1RR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 1RR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 1RR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of celotex droped ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 1RR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) ceiling, north wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) ceiling, 1st radiator from north at east wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ! in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at 3rd story public hall

    Aug 19, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following fixtures present lights not on 200 watts required. at front areaway

    Oct 24, 2001

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window removed & door installed 1 sty north apt 1l to rear yard. located at apt 1l

    Mar 24, 1998 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration cement block partition from floor to clg with door installed creating room cellar center.

    Mar 24, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code remove cesspool and all sewage saturated earth, disinfect site and fill with fresh earth. connect plumbing system of building to main sewer by installing house sewer and drain. file application for approval before doing work.

    Mar 24, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg front room 2 sty apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1986 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thruout 2 sty apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1986 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration frnt door 2 sty north apt 3 sealed & closed erected frnt room. located at apt 3

    Sep 30, 1986 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination pub hall all stys & vestibule.

    Sep 30, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheetrock walls creating room cellar center.

    Sep 30, 1986

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved# of families.building dept records which indicates residence legally approved for (6)families.residence legally approved for

    Nov 21, 2002 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permits work noted:at cellar erected full height partitions,creating (1)room and a bathroom,installled water and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom(shower) and a residential sink also installed a gas

    Nov 20, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3390 / 5
Assessed value
$337,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #404143, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.

Questions about 559 Woodward Avenue

Who owns 559 Woodward Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Passalacqua Gaspare.

Does 559 Woodward Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 Woodward Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 559 Woodward Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 Woodward Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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