40-38 189 Street
Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05353-0011Map
Owner of record: Chen, Hsiao Ho
40-38 189 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11358. It has 2 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Hsiao Ho. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 5, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 13
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive vegatation at building front and south yard
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2023
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.
Nov 18, 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.
Mar 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Apr 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective washbasin cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vent hood with fan over gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: at front of premises on left side. install illegal curb cut. curb cut approx 9feet wide. remedy: obtain permit.
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit as noted :a 3 pc bathroom @ kitchen (stove @ sink)was installed @ the attic d.o.b records no such permit was issued also noted 2 bedrooms was created remedy:obtin permit
Apr 16, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal conversion.residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than legally approved number of families.d.o.b. records indicates residence to be legally approved for 2 families.alteration noted at at
Apr 16, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. installed kitchen w/ gas stove on 2nd fl of premises. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions.
Jun 22, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2019 · Apt FLOOR2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt FLOOR2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt FL2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt FL2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | $1,170,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,972 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 411
- Council district
- 19
- Block / lot
- 5353 / 11
- Assessed value
- $82,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #922070, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.
Questions about 40-38 189 Street
Who owns 40-38 189 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Hsiao Ho.
Does 40-38 189 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 40-38 189 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 40-38 189 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40-38 189 Street?
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.