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197-12 47 Avenue

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05617-0031Map

Owner of record: Chen, Wen Hui

197-12 47 Avenue is a two-family home built in 1960 in Queens, 11358. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Wen Hui. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 9 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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 · 13

  • 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 25, 2025

    Open — Info 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 4, 2024

    Open — Info 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 29, 2023

    Open — Info 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 18, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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 7, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 31, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Jan 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Section 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective - electric outlets kitchen 1st story apartment #1

    May 26, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that of the c of o number 142110 illegal occupancy noted. legal two family converted to an illegal three family. at basement level created class "a" apartment with one bedroom, living ar

    Oct 13, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occuoancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families c.o. number 142110 indicates residence legally approved for two families. residence now altered for occupancy

    Oct 13, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit-work noted at garage level removed garage doors/bricked up-made entrance door to bsmnt also major alterations/renovat-ions to interior bsmnt apt-no permits on file.remedy:obtain permits if

    Feb 16, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1960
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,575 ft²
Lot area
3,039 ft²
Zoning
R3-2
Community board
411
Council district
20
Block / lot
5617 / 31
Assessed value
$111,480
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 197-12 47 Avenue

Who owns 197-12 47 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Wen Hui.

Does 197-12 47 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 197-12 47 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 197-12 47 Avenue built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197-12 47 Avenue?

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.