15-21 Cooper Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03542-0085Map
Owner of record: Jv North 12th Street LLC
15-21 Cooper Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jv North 12th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 157
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 · 69
- 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 - 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., 1st story
Oct 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges secondary entrance door to apt in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges secondary entrance door to apt in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stopper on building front entrance door , 1st story
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stopper at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Sep 13, 2025
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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door . in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of bees in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing switch cover plate at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 13, 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 - 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.
Dec 2, 2024
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, 2024
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 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
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 16, 2022
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.
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.
Mar 4, 2022
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.
Apr 15, 2021
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
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.
Dec 5, 2017
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric controls at blast tube for oil burner at boiler room
Nov 15, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of an extension cord is stretched from the cellar window up to apt 2r to the east window at front areaway at east , 2nd story
Oct 3, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction cranes stored against building, blocking emergency egress from windows at north yard
Oct 10, 2012
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ..inoperable located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing building entry door lockset , 1st story
Oct 3, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1lr, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 1LR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ..apartment created at cellar
Jul 25, 2012
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at bathroom at cellar
Jul 25, 2012
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, near north foundation wall at cellar
Jul 11, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight, at public hall
Jul 11, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of loose exposed live wires at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of large screen t.v. and wood door stored at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufactory district observed at location which is m1-4 district. front rear facility of as(crap & rigging)llc. at rear 2 crane(truck)w/travel front yard has comm van nys comm plate 28886-me
Aug 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions for 3 rooms,bathroom enclosure & installed water & waste linesfor 2pc bathroom (toilet,sink). remedy: obtain permit.
Feb 5, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. noted ecb vio #34639037m condition dated 3.12.08 still exists. remedy:file c/c forthwith.
Dec 21, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Illegal use in a residential district observed:front walkway of premises used for storage of a blue windstar minivan plate#791-kfw-fla frontyrd used for storage of a maroon ford fiso pickup truck w/o license pl
Mar 2, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c.o or dob records. noted: according to dob records (v1 # 34639037m & hpd mdr 410087) the premises should be occupied as dwelling only. at time of inspection the front
Nov 4, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records. cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected w/kitchen & bathroom facilities installed.
Jan 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturing district (m1-4) noted:at time of inspection observed at rear & side yd of premises 2 cranes & storage of heavy duty equipment & parts for cranes noted: use group should be m3 rem
Sep 13, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. multiple dwelling registration #410097 indicates residence is legally approved for 4 families. residence is now
Mar 12, 2008 · Penalty $3,050
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob's records. cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitionserected w/kitchen and bathroom facilities installed.
Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. multiple dwelling registration #410087 indicates residence is legally approved for 4 families. residence is now
Oct 23, 2007
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar level rear installed water & waste lines for a second 3pc. bath( sink, toilet, shower ) remedy: obtain permit feasible.
Oct 23, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to certify/correct nov#34566619h.work noted:cellar level erected full height partition walls to create 3 rooms & installed water & waste lines for 3pc bath(sink,toilet,
Jun 21, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved# of fmailies.multiple dwelling registration#410087 indicat es residence is legally approved for 4 families.residence is now alter
Jun 21, 2007 · Penalty $3,050
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:at cellar level erected partitions for 3 rooms and installed water & waste lines for 3 pc bathroom(sink,toiletshower)& residential sink. remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior
Feb 17, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 22, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 1LR
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,496 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-4
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3542 / 85
- Assessed value
- $326,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #410087, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 15-21 Cooper Avenue
Who owns 15-21 Cooper Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jv North 12th Street LLC.
Does 15-21 Cooper Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 15-21 Cooper 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 15-21 Cooper Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 15-21 Cooper Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.