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57-21 Catalpa Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03465-0035Map

Owner of record: Barerra Cesar

57-21 Catalpa Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Barerra Cesar. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 29 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 35

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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

    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.

    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
  • 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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jun 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    May 20, 2016

    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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 100 watt bulb missing at front areaway

    Aug 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling and walls where needed public hall all stories

    Aug 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at vestibule door at public hall

    Aug 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story

    Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story

    Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2 flr, 2nd story

    Aug 7, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 100 watts required fixture present light not on at front areaway

    Jun 27, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar.

    Jul 22, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thruout.

    Apr 10, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Inps. c.s

    May 2, 1983

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Fence exceeds permitted height.noted:erected plastic fence enclosing the backyard of premises approx.height of the fence -7.5' that exceeds 6' allowed by dob code.remedy:conform fence to code

    Jul 14, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 5, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 4, 2003 · Apt 2 FLR

    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 (C0)
Year built
1913
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,955 ft²
Lot area
1,658 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3465 / 35
Assessed value
$87,120
Landmark / historic district
Ridgewood South Historic District

HPD registration #404704, last renewed Feb 25, 2020.

Questions about 57-21 Catalpa Avenue

Who owns 57-21 Catalpa Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Barerra Cesar.

Does 57-21 Catalpa Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 57-21 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 57-21 Catalpa Avenue built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 57-21 Catalpa Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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