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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 16, 2011

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 · 38

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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, apartment at west

    Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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, apartment at west

    Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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, apartment at west

    Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective the bottom marble tread at vestibule 1sty at public hall

    May 28, 2004

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 200 watts required fixture present light not on at front areaway

    Jun 27, 2001

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 3 sty west apt 3r tenant figueroa. , section '' ''

    Aug 22, 1991 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.