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
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 · 35
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 15, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 1, 2019
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 16, 2015
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at vestibule door at public hall
Aug 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar.
Jul 22, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.