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16-56 Stephen Street

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03553-0038Map

Owner of record: 1656 Stephen St. LLC

16-56 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 1656 Stephen St. LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 15

  • 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

    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 21, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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
  • 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 16, 2024

    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 27, 2023

    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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    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 16, 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.

    Mar 8, 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 16, 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.

    Apr 16, 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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 22, 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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 30, 1996

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Non-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

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Filling a false certificate of correction with the nyc dept of bldgs. prsuant to section 26-126.2 respondent filed certificate of correctionfor notice of violation#34403986n on 10/13/04. an inspection was made

    Feb 16, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted - having erected a wood structure with 2" x 4" one story in height at rear yard. creating a roof. remedy: obtain permits, or restore to prior lawful use.

    Jul 17, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Fence exceeds permitted height. 8' masonary block wall with iron post on top of wall at rear side yard. remedy: conform to cure.

    Jul 17, 2003 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg. dept. records. illegal occupancy noted: legal four family converted to four family and 4 sro's, note: at cellar level, full partition walls erected creating 4

    Aug 31, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal-ly approved number of families. building dept. records indicates residence legally approved for 4 families. residence now alterd for oc

    Aug 31, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apartment partitions erected and kitchen& bath facilities

    May 13, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2013 · 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
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 / 38
Assessed value
$358,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #400981, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 16-56 Stephen Street

Who owns 16-56 Stephen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1656 Stephen St. LLC.

Does 16-56 Stephen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 16-56 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 16-56 Stephen Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 16-56 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.