56-19 Catalpa Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03464-0017Map
Owner of record: 858 Seneca LLC
56-19 Catalpa Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 858 Seneca LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 9
- 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
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 2, 2024
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.
Mar 29, 2023
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 16, 2022
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.
Mar 4, 2022
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.
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 - 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, 2016
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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 16
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 internal high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #420220503 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Nov 5, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2015 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Jun 23, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2014 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Dec 16, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed excessive household stuff/debris stored on interior stairwell 3rd floor to roof & exterior fire escape 2nd & 3rd floor level., repair and/replace
Jun 7, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Legal 4-family concerted to 6-family. at time of inspection observed 2-sros occupancy in apt # 2r along catalpa ave without 2nd means of egress., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o
Jun 7, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed apartment # 3r fire escape window access blocked / sealed and 2nd means of egress compromised. also observed created 2-sros in apt # 2r along catalpa ave without an emergency exit
Jun 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures operation of crane/derrick/hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. at the time of my inspection observed a hoist equipment installed on teh 3rd floor staircaee and bulkhead
Aug 4, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner observed fire escape drop ladder obstructed by sign/awning at sceca avenue's exposure of the building.rem:repair and/or replace.
Aug 3, 2020 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
11c,18b: 11c blow down valve leaking. also must be high pressure slow opening valve
Apr 30, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
18a, 32a, 40.
Jun 16, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50 fulton v.t boiler 15hp nb 46621 oil 1985 50-improper arrangement ofthe blowdown valves install a replaceemnt screw type (slow) valve at the outlet end of the blowdown line
May 14, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 6,790 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,990 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3464 / 17
- Assessed value
- $692,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #404962, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 56-19 Catalpa Avenue
Who owns 56-19 Catalpa Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 858 Seneca LLC.
Does 56-19 Catalpa Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 56-19 Catalpa 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 56-19 Catalpa Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56-19 Catalpa Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.