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144-53 26 Avenue

Queens, NY 11354BBL 4-04780-0054Map

Owner of record: The Imperial Topaz Irrevocable Trust

144-53 26 Avenue is a two-family home built in 1960 in Queens, 11354. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is The Imperial Topaz Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 7 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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

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 · 11

  • 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 25, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info 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 29, 2023

    Open — Info 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 18, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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 7, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at exterior metal door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar level erected full(partition)w/doors for bathroom & 2 sleeping quarters. installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bathroom(sink,toilet,bathroom)& residential sink installed

    Mar 27, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1960
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,478 ft²
Lot area
2,900 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
407
Council district
19
Block / lot
4780 / 54
Assessed value
$81,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #917014, last renewed Sep 21, 2018.

Questions about 144-53 26 Avenue

Who owns 144-53 26 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Imperial Topaz Irrevocable Trust.

Does 144-53 26 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 144-53 26 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 144-53 26 Avenue built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 144-53 26 Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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