57-14 Catalpa Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03466-0005Map
Owner of record: Difonzo, As Trustee, Michael
57-14 Catalpa Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Difonzo, As Trustee, Michael. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2011. 38 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 38
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 16, 2011 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective handle at radiator valve in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective handle at radiator valve in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive electric extension cords throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing the ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from front located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor and vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from front located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator handle in the 2nd room from front located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide a legal electric out lets for the 2nd and 3rd rooms from the front located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective the bottom marble tread at vestibule 1sty at public hall
May 28, 2004
Open — Invalid certification - 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 200 watts required fixture present light not on at front areaway
Jun 27, 2001
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 3 sty west apt 3r tenant figueroa. , section '' ''
Aug 22, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of smoke detector not installed within 6 inches of ceiling 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Aug 22, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 & 3 sty all stys.
Oct 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard night inspection.
Oct 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes clothes line & household items etc all stys rear balcony.
Oct 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty pub hall.
Oct 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all sty buckets boxes & household items r41.
Oct 20, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of thru cellar egress obstructed by locked doors at rear r42.
Oct 20, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing heat thermostat 3 sty apt 3l front room er1. located at apt 3l
Oct 7, 1986 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall vestibule.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 & 3 sty pub hall front fixture.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster walls stairs enclosure 1 sty pub hall to cellar.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric light wall fixture & b x cable stairsenclosure 1 sty pub hall to cellar.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster cement clg cellar thruout.
Oct 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close
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- General
Windows
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Radiator
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Radiator
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 25, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,620 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,483 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3466 / 5
- Assessed value
- $454,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Ridgewood South Historic District
HPD registration #408045, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 57-14 Catalpa Avenue
Who owns 57-14 Catalpa Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Difonzo, As Trustee, Michael.
Does 57-14 Catalpa Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 57-14 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 57-14 Catalpa Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 57-14 Catalpa 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.