59-08 Catalpa Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03506-0004Map
Owner of record: Laguna, Erie
59-08 Catalpa Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Laguna, Erie. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 26, 2018. 22 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall switch at the east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical wall outlet at the south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall at the electrical wall outlet in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden base of the kitchen sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
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 16, 2015
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 100 watts required fixture present light not on at front areaway
Jun 24, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the 100 watts at rear yard.
Sep 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system near mailbox 1 sty vestibule.
Sep 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles pesently located at 3 sty public hall.
Sep 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony west stack.
Sep 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear stacks.
Feb 8, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear.
Feb 8, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitions erected creating room cellar.
Feb 8, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls and floor in bathroom of 2 sty apt .
Aug 8, 1996
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Mar 15, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances non-hazardous. waterleaking from 2nd floor down to 1 floor bath and basement through partywall and front wall. remedy: maintain plumbing and / or appurtenance
Mar 15, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - General
Windows
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,102 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,017 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3506 / 4
- Assessed value
- $77,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Ridgewood Historic District
HPD registration #409955, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 59-08 Catalpa Avenue
Who owns 59-08 Catalpa Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Laguna, Erie.
Does 59-08 Catalpa Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 59-08 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 59-08 Catalpa Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59-08 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.