135-14 37 Avenue
Queens, NY 11354BBL 4-04974-0016Map
Owner of record: Ta Kang Lin
135-14 37 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1982 in Queens, 11354. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ta Kang Lin. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 14 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 22
- 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.
May 6, 2026
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 11, 2025
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.
Dec 2, 2024
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 12, 2024
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 24, 2023
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.
Mar 27, 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 15, 2022
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.
Mar 3, 2022
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.
Mar 3, 2022
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.
Apr 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 14, 2021
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 1, 2019
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 1, 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.
Oct 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts at front areaway
Nov 14, 2000
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night insp.
Apr 2, 1990
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night insp.
Apr 2, 1990
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty north apt 2a. , section '' ''
Nov 4, 1987 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knobs interior side of entrance door to 2 sty north apt 2a. , section '' ''
Nov 4, 1987 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing tenant macconnico 2 sty north apt 2a. , section '' ''
Nov 4, 1987 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of clothing articles 2 sty pub hall.
May 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to boiler room cellar.
May 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 25
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 3, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 3, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit expired permit work in progress at the 1st fl cementfl topping under alt2#402561321 which expired 042507 remedy stop all work make site safe renew permit contact dob @ 7182860610 forthwith fo
Jul 8, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspwork in progress at 1st fl cement fl topping under alt2#402561321 no approved plan presented remedy stop all work make site safe provide app
Jul 8, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with commissioners order to correct violating condition and file a c of c with nyc dob for ecb notice of violation 34544562z remedy: correct violating condition and file a c of c as required
Apr 7, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dob records. dob records indicate premises to bea 4 fam & store. illegal occupancy noted: at 2nd fl (#24) running an office:"research center for chinese democracy movement" apt #2a- class
Nov 3, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted at cellar created rooms 5 total by erecting partitions at 1 floor rear open up wall from store to rear apt now part of store 1 floor rear recon figured into store massage parlo
Apr 16, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Illegal occupancy comtrary to that alowed by bldg dept records. illegal occupancy noted. at 1 st floor level, legal store converted to an illegal transient hotel. partition walls erected to creat 4 bedrooms ,
Jul 3, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No smoke detectors noted:at 1 st floor level & cellar level, no smoke detection devices observed. transient hotel creates at 1 st floor & cellar any smoke detection device remedy:install smoke detection device
Jul 3, 2001 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No ventilation at 1 floor &cellar level j-1 transient hotel created without proper ventilation. remedy:provide proper ventilation
Jul 3, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No natural light: at 1 floor & cellar level j-1 transient hotel created without proper natural lighting. remedy: provide natural lighting.
Jul 3, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted;at 1st floor level and cellar level stone and cellar level converted to a j- transient hotel.partition walls were erected creating 8 rooms,each containing, mattresses and perso
Jul 3, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
No emergency lighting:noted at 1 st floor & cellar level j-1 transient hotel created without any emergency lighting. remedy;provide emergancy lighting
Jul 3, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hard ware where required. at exit door at rear of 1 st floor and cellar of transient hotel ther were no panic hardware on doors remedy: provide panic hardware
Jul 3, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept. ot buildings records from three family to four family, apt created in cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use or obtain coto for use - remove all illegal construction
Aug 27, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1982
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,704 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,370 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-2
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 4974 / 16
- Assessed value
- $585,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #422146, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 135-14 37 Avenue
Who owns 135-14 37 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ta Kang Lin.
Does 135-14 37 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 135-14 37 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 135-14 37 Avenue built?
City records list 1982 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 135-14 37 Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.