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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 88
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door.
Sep 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panels at building front entrance door , 1st story
Aug 29, 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.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Mar 10, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door leading to north yard from 1stry public hall , 1st story
May 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door leading to roof
May 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Nov 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. 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
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.