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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 26, 2018

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

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

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

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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 24, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles pesently located at 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.