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996 Cypress Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03551-0063Map

Owner of record: Arcturus Realty LLC

996 Cypress Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Queens, 11385. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Arcturus Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2025. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
88
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
85

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 10, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
15
About 100% of the building's 15 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 88

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door.

    Sep 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panels at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 29, 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 4D

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Mar 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Mar 10, 2023

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door leading to north yard from 1stry public hall , 1st story

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical outlet installed in the wall at bathub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door leading to roof

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to north yard from 1stry public hall , 1st story

    May 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical pannel cover in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt installed at gate at south yard leading to street

    Mar 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; missing one way screws and window stops in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Nov 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Nov 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Oct 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the private hallway , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 5; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 10sqft ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 15sqtf west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 10sqft ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14544704 issued 07-sep-21 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Dec 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant due to an 18 wheeler truck impacting sidewalk shed. at the time of inspection observed support post compromise and truck stuck underneath sidewalk shed.

    Dec 27, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection in response to complaint i observed underside of sidewalk shed a not illuminated as per 3307.6.4.8. this creates a hazardous condition for public walking underneath while dark and not bein

    Aug 5, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Responding to a light complaint. unsafe conditions observed with the sidewalk shed installed around the building. upon checking department records. shed permit expired on 7/09/2025.

    Aug 5, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Noted c hook scaffolding set up and left over night. c hooks were installed above sidewalk in section without shed below. records indicate no notification given. no permit for scaffolding on file., comply with

    Oct 27, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed parapet sign panel not in compliance with section.noted:at time of inspection parapet panel for sidewalk shed at exp#1 and #4 does not contain 1.the street address of the site; the name of the own

    Feb 11, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sign. noted: sidewalk shed has been installed at exp#1 (cypress ave) and exp#2 (george st)under permit #440187619-01-eq-sh sidewalk shed information panel not provided.rmdy: comply w/code.provide information

    Dec 11, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at apt 2b (2nd fl level). full height partition wall erected w/door in living rm creating additional bedrm 3 & removing wall in hallway closet & installing door for additional egress

    Feb 10, 2014

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall horizontal cracking than mortar joints at parapet entire width of premise (approx. 25') remedy: make all necessary repairs immediately.

    Sep 29, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: erected wooden shed./ ac room with electrical boxes & compreses on roof top of grocery store (approx. size 10'*5' 6'h of wood/tar paper) without dob permits. remedy: obtain pe

    Aug 6, 1992 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
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  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Signage

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 19, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 17, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2C

    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 (C7)
Year built
1927
Floors
4
Residential units
15
Building area
15,744 ft²
Lot area
5,222 ft²
Zoning
M1-4D
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3551 / 63
Assessed value
$707,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #401183, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 996 Cypress Avenue

Who owns 996 Cypress Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Arcturus Realty LLC.

Does 996 Cypress Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.

Is 996 Cypress Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 996 Cypress Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 996 Cypress Avenue?

It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.

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