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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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 · 39

  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Apr 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 4, 2022

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2022

    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

    Mar 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2022

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    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.

    Nov 1, 2019

    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 24, 2018

    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.

    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

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

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.