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45-70 161 Street

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05439-0085Map

Owner of record: Changqin, INC.

45-70 161 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Queens, 11358. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Changqin, INC.. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. 3 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 2025

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 · 18

  • 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

    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 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 15, 2024

    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 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 28, 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 4, 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 4, 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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 15, 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.

    Dec 4, 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 21, 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 16, 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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar vacate 112607

    Nov 29, 2013

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, shower stall, & kitchen sink at cellar

    Nov 15, 2013

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar

    Nov 15, 2013

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 22, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level. installed water & waste line for a 3pcs bathroom & residential kitchen sink & full height partition walls for 2 rooms. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal

    Jan 13, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar use changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt partitions erected w/kitchen & bathroom facilities installed.

    Nov 15, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. work noted:at left side driveway installed a 8ft high fence with plywood attached to adjacent premises @ 45-76 161 st with a roll down garage door of 6' high lenght of wall approx 15 ft.

    Aug 16, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances - noted fire escape drop ladder located at rear of property is secured above ground by a rope type system and not a hook as per code. (in) addition to the last

    Apr 27, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to building department records. structure change form 3 family and basement to living in basement without dob permits work without a permit. partitions of sheet rock erected in basement

    Aug 19, 1992 · Penalty $700

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2013 · Apt BASM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 3

    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
1920
Floors
2.75
Residential units
3
Building area
2,375 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5439 / 85
Assessed value
$87,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410624, last renewed Feb 3, 2026.

Questions about 45-70 161 Street

Who owns 45-70 161 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Changqin, INC..

Does 45-70 161 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 45-70 161 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 45-70 161 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 45-70 161 Street?

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.