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138-52 Elder Avenue

Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05145-0049Map

Owner of record: S.h. (Kiv) Housing Development Fund Corp Oration

138-52 Elder Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1988 in Queens, 11355. It has 159 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is S.h. (Kiv) Housing Development Fund Corp Oration. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2026. 17 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 158 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
54
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
158
About 99% of the building's 159 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 40

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweeper in the entrance located at apt 8f, 8th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 8F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 7th apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 7th apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 7th apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stopper at boiler room

    Aug 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11a, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 11A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 7th apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 7th apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11d, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 11D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8f, 8th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 8F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective oven door in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose vinyl saddle at flooring perimeter in the kitchen located at apt 11f, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 11F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11f, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 11F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11f, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 11F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storgae of refrigerators with doors intact at cellar story public hall at public hall

    Aug 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at 2nd fire door from east at south leading to stair a at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at 2nd fire door from east at south leading to stair a at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated slidebolt and chain in the entrance located at apt 11f, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 11F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11a, 11th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 9n, 9th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 9N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9n, 9th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 9N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 14h, 14th story, 5th apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 14H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 14h, 14th story, 5th apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 14H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... all walls and ceiling, approximately 5 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 11f, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 11F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the foyer located at apt 11j, 11th story, 6th apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 11J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11d, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 11D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... all walls and ceiling, approximately 5 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 11f, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north original violation 14394101 issued 16-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 11F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew on walls in the closet. in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at south

    Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at wall in the closet. in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at south

    Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the closet in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at south

    Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10f, 10th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10f, 10th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 10f, 10th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 11f, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 54

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Apr 28, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Apr 28, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 24, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 9, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Jan 23, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p5569

    Sep 9, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p5570

    Sep 9, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p5570

    Oct 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p5568

    Feb 20, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p5569

    Feb 20, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    3

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    10h11,17h11,17#11,55o02,86bb05. (10-h-11)car door gibs worn (17-h-11)hoistway door gibs worn on fl 2,5 (17-#-11)replace all hoistway door gib hardware, no zippies, drill & tap (55-o-02)clean dirty machine & fl

    Apr 25, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x11. 73-x-restore to servre call 212-312-8731 this dept can make a full retrspection.

    Sep 6, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75r,25m,57o. door operated not cover

    Apr 23, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75r,57o.

    Apr 23, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 10J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2023 · Apt 14H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 21, 2023 · Apt 14H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 14H

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 14H

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 7L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 7N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 5M

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2017 · Apt 6N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 19, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 12, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 11, 2011 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 11F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 12E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 12E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2006 · Apt 14J

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 8H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Mar 3, 2006 · Apt 8H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2004 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 6L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1988
Floors
14
Residential units
159
Building area
121,091 ft²
Lot area
32,254 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5145 / 49
Assessed value
$4,334,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #424915, last renewed Apr 29, 2026.

Questions about 138-52 Elder Avenue

Who owns 138-52 Elder Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is S.h. (Kiv) Housing Development Fund Corp Oration.

Does 138-52 Elder Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 138-52 Elder Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 158 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 99% of its 159 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 138-52 Elder Avenue built?

City records list 1988 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138-52 Elder Avenue?

It has 159 residential units and 175 units in total.

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