59-38 Catalpa Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03506-0019Map
Owner of record: Turano, Maria A
59-38 Catalpa Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1909 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Turano, Maria A. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 27 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 39
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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
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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 square feet at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 square feet at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15087494 issued 04-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster material at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 secondary entrance door sealed shut on interior side ,north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower window sash ,east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective secondary entrance door ,west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 4, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 26, 2022
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
Mar 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 26, 2022
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2022
Open — 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Apr 15, 2021
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 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.
Nov 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,017 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3506 / 19
- Assessed value
- $562,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Ridgewood Historic District
HPD registration #409852, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 59-38 Catalpa Avenue
Who owns 59-38 Catalpa Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Turano, Maria A.
Does 59-38 Catalpa Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 59-38 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 59-38 Catalpa Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59-38 Catalpa Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.