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140-28 34 Avenue

Queens, NY 11354BBL 4-04994-0224Map

Owner of record: Cheng, Chuen Wai

140-28 34 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2001 in Queens, 11354. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Cheng, Chuen Wai. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 23 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 38

  • 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

    Open — 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 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

    Open — 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 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

    Open — 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 24, 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 30, 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 15, 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
  • 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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 4, 2019

    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 25, 2018

    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 7, 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 23, 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 19, 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulk head to roof at public hall

    May 28, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing apt 4 in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 4th story

    May 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 4th story

    May 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at i sty public hall

    May 28, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1 sty public hall

    May 28, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    May 28, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded metal door bulk head at public hall

    May 28, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak over slideing door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 4th story

    Apr 24, 2008 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 4th story apartment created

    Apr 24, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 24, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall and ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 10, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling and north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 10, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective key operated locking mechanism at front door entrance to building

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 3rd sty public hall

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3rd sty public hall

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ...

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 ...

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Apr 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 30, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Seu none

    As built conditions not conforming to approved plans as follows: windo ws, no hc access, individual grates, exterior gas and electric meters w/ bollards, 4"cmu facade, no fire rated steel brick shelves and balco nies, parapet heights, painted parking in driveway, no 30ft fdny acces s, 60' curb cut, no parking attendant's booth

    May 31, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 19, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 2002

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy as per 29-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 job app #401500988 approved on 12/17/2004-to convert 3family to 4 families. garage into a class"a" apt - job ap

    Feb 8, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 4th fl removed hatch door to roof and installed metal door with frame approx 3'-0 x 80'-0 high. also at 4 fl erected full high partitions above stair to 3rd fl, and installed

    May 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dept of buildings records indicates premises to be legally approved for 3 family. 4 fl part of dwelling 3rd f

    May 30, 2008 · Penalty $7,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy: noted:alt type 1 #40150098 to construct new interior non load bearing partitions and additional plumbing. job was not signed off at time of inspec

    May 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Plastic skylingt sak top of stair encloser are not permitted. skylingts are not vented and no proper wire grating provided above and below skylingt. remedy: provide proper skylingt and grating.

    Sep 18, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Guard rails are not provided at sections of brick parapet that are less than 3f 6" remedy - provide guard rails at parapet remedy level at roof

    Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Exterior gas services not properly protected by bollards from vehicular traffic at 1st floor parking area remedy : provide additional protection around gas service

    Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Boiler flue not carried 3 feet above highest roof construction ( pararpet wall ) remedy : raise flue pipe 3 feet above highest roof construction

    Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Did not provide min 8% street fratage as required. remedy: provide waiver from f.d. and recensideration from b.c

    Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide access to roof via interior stair no roof bulkhead provided for 4 family dwelling. remedy: provide required access to roof.

    Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Lot line windows are improperly used to supply required ventilation. remedy: provide proper ventilation.

    Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide required number of parking spaces in an r6 district enclosed accessary off street parking space does not meet mininum dimensians of 18.5 x 8. unenclosed off street parking spaces at rear are

    Jul 10, 2002 · Penalty $960

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Cellar stair is not enclosed because there is no fire proof self closing door and no rated wall st top of stair. remedy: provided rated enclosed and fire proof self closing door at top af stairs.

    Jul 10, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Lot line windows installed without a permit not shown on plans. remedy: obtain a permit or remove windows.

    Jul 10, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    1-hour rated boiler enclousure (wall) is penetrated by an unrated 10" diameter metal boiler flue compromising intergrity of one hour rated wall remedy - provide 1-hour fire protection around boiler flue

    Jun 10, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work contrary to plans in that grage dimensions smaller than specified(2) roof decking constructed of plywood instead of metal and concrete (3) rear lot retaining wall note shown on plans (4) curb cut is 55 fee

    Jun 7, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Apartment door opens directly to stairs enclosure which is not permitted in a building over (3) three stories. remedy: comply with code.

    Jun 7, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Doors

    May 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 23, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 29, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 29, 2008 · Apt 4

    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 (C0)
Year built
2001
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
1,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
4994 / 224
Assessed value
$116,760
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #425958, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.

Questions about 140-28 34 Avenue

Who owns 140-28 34 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheng, Chuen Wai.

Does 140-28 34 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 140-28 34 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 140-28 34 Avenue built?

City records list 2001 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 140-28 34 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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