16-54 Stephen Street
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03553-0037Map
Owner of record: First Jericho Associates, INC.
16-54 Stephen Street 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 First Jericho Associates, INC.. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 59
- 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, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room locked at public hall at boiler room, 1st story
Oct 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective street entrance door latch to building , 1st story
Jun 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective street entrance door latch to building , 1st story
Jun 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2021 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibul door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2L
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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at boiler room
Dec 19, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrock materail at ceiling at cellar
Dec 19, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at cellar stairs leading to first story at public hall stairs
Dec 19, 2020
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 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the building entrance door , 1st story
Apr 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Apr 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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., 1st story
Apr 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles and bicycle at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 10 sq ft at ceiling, 4 sq ft at north wall, 4 sq ft at south wall, 4 sq ft at east wall and 4 sq ft at west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2L
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.
Dec 6, 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 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of partition wall created thr-out floor to ceiling to create room at cellar
Apr 28, 2015
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 28, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide required means egress for every fl noted 4 family dwelling with no fire escape at front or rear wooden roof hatch scuttle and ladder for emergency access does not open 2 hooks and eye bolts
Mar 28, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every flr. noted: 4 family dwelling w/ no fire escape @ front & rear & roof hatch/scuttle & ladder for emergency access. @ time of inspection wooden roof hatch
Nov 14, 2007 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every flr. noted: 4 family dwelling w/ no firescapes (front or rear) has a roof-hatch/scuttle & ladder for emergency access. at time of inspection the wooden roof
Jul 11, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.bldg dept records indicarte residence is legally approved for 4 families.residence is now altered for occupancy by
May 8, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to certify/correct nov#34561534x.work noted:cellarlevel erected full height partition walls to create 5 rms.installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bath(sink,toilet,
May 8, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at corner level erected full height partitions, installed water & waste lines for 3pc bathrm (sink, toilet, shower) & residential sink w/ gas line for stove. at rear of premises,
Jan 11, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. dob records indicate premises to be legally approved for a 4 fam. now premises converted to a 5 fam. alteration work
Jan 11, 2007 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records cellar use changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt.partitionserected w/ kitchen & bathroom facilities installed.
Dec 15, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 1LEFT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 1LEFT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 6, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Sep 21, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 1FL
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
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3553 / 37
- Assessed value
- $345,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #407004, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 16-54 Stephen Street
Who owns 16-54 Stephen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Jericho Associates, INC..
Does 16-54 Stephen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 16-54 Stephen Street 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 16-54 Stephen Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 16-54 Stephen Street?
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.