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60-49 Catalpa Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03534-0053Map

Owner of record: Shum, Robert Hon Wing

60-49 Catalpa Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1905 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Shum, Robert Hon Wing. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 8 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 17

  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Open — Info 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

    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 27, 2023

    Open — Info 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 29, 2023

    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
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  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 3a, 3rd story

    Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy. job # 400872061 alt (1) converting (2) fam. n store to (4) fam. n store. 1stn 2nd fl apts occupied at time of insp. n job not signed off remy: obt

    Oct 18, 2002 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt NA

    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 (S4)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,760 ft²
Lot area
2,160 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3534 / 53
Assessed value
$754,200
Landmark / historic district
Central Ridgewood Historic District

HPD registration #431104, last renewed Sep 6, 2022.

Questions about 60-49 Catalpa Avenue

Who owns 60-49 Catalpa Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shum, Robert Hon Wing.

Does 60-49 Catalpa Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 60-49 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 60-49 Catalpa Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 60-49 Catalpa Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.