147-38 Ash Avenue
Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05378-0021Map
Owner of record: Michael J. Chang
147-38 Ash Avenue is an one-family home built in 1901 in Queens, 11355. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Michael J. Chang. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 24 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 38
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 28
- 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 25, 2025
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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 5, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Apr 5, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper sash window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cracked window glass in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartmenteast/north 2 , 3rd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/sputh 1 , 3rd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/north 1 , 3rd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/south 2 , 2nd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/north 3 , 3rd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/north 1 , 2nd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/south 1 , 2nd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/north 3 , 1st story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at apartment east/north 2 , 1st story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at east/south 2 apartment..3 story 1 family building converted to multiple romming units and 3 class '' a'' apartment with full bathroom and kitchen. building has fire escape and large windows for 2nd egress. dob# c1-1-1624429981, ecb recommended, vacate not recommended, , 3rd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at east/north 2 apartment , 2nd story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at east/south 1 apartment , 1st story
Sep 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard yard
Sep 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jan 8, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at street entrance door to bldg
Jan 8, 2017
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2016 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2015 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2013 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2012 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings(1 or 2 family dwellings)
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
2010 vios issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Private residential elevator elevatoroptional
Violation issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)
Nov 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. at time of inspection, white nissan box truck with commercial plates parked in a r3x zone., conform to parking regulations
Mar 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
A commercial box truck parked at the driveway of a single family house in a residential district., conform to parking regulations
Apr 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35406679n issued on 02-07-2019,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01.work without a permit.com
Mar 10, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35406679n issued on 02-072-109 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.at 2nd , 3rd floor wor
Dec 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35406679n issued on 2/7/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.at 2nd and 3rd floor,work w
Nov 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35242835h issued on 09-26-2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2) an acceptibel certif
Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violations #35406679n issued on 2-07-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.at 2nd floor left side
Sep 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35406679n issued on 02/07/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Aug 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35406679n issued on 02-07-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit no
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by co or builidngs dept records indicate residence as a (1)family (1st,2nd,3rd flrs)with cellar as boilerstorage.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st flr rear of kitchen area have c
Feb 7, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more thanthe legally approved number of families authorized by the co or official department records.dob records indicates premises to be legally app
Feb 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit.work noted,at 2nd flr left side of room and 3rd flr right side of room from stair installed water/waste lines for 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)and residential sink at kitchen area.insta
Feb 7, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. 1 family is being converted to 3 family,occupied & arranged as a sro w/partitions erected throughout kitchen & bathroom faciliti
Sep 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A3)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 5,843 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 5378 / 21
- Assessed value
- $170,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #925055, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.
Questions about 147-38 Ash Avenue
Who owns 147-38 Ash Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michael J. Chang.
Does 147-38 Ash Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 147-38 Ash 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 147-38 Ash Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 147-38 Ash Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.