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185-16 56 Avenue

Queens, NY 11365BBL 4-05671-0006Map

Owner of record: Hu, Cong Cong

185-16 56 Avenue is an one-family home built in 1950 in Queens, 11365. It has 1 residential unit across 1.5 floors. The owner of record is Hu, Cong Cong. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2023. 5 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 29, 2023

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 · 7

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the north wall and east wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower body in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower assembly in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15464922 issued 05-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39060707l issued on 4/20/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certi

    Aug 26, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: at time of inspection observed key locking device installed at bdmr entry doors a

    Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    W/o a permit. noted: at attic - full height partition walls erected to create 2 bdrms & a bthrm. water & waste lines installed for 2 pc bthrm (toilet, sink). water & waste lines installed at 1st flr for addl't

    Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Contrary to c-of-o q166414 which indicates 1st flr as a 1 family dwelling. at time of inspection - 1st flr observed created & occupied as (3) sro's., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Contrary to c-of-o q166414 which indicates attic as unoccupied, storage. at time of inspection attic observed created & occupied as (2) sro's at right & left., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: at time of inspection observed 2 cylinder lock assemblies installed at 1st flr fr

    Apr 20, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the c of o or official records. in cellar created 4 sro's with full height partitions, all share 3pc

    Feb 15, 2022 · Penalty $15,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1 (2014 code). in cellar no means of egress observed

    Feb 15, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the c of o or official records. in cellar created 4 sro's with full height partitions, all share 3pc

    Feb 15, 2022 · Penalty $15,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the c of o or official records. in cellar created 4 sro's with full height partitions, all share 3pc

    Feb 15, 2022 · Penalty $15,000

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the c of o or official records. in cellar created 4 sro's with full height partitions, all share 3pc

    Feb 15, 2022 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    In cellar erected full height partitions for 5 rooms, installed water and waste line for 3pc. bath., installed electric lines for switches,plugs and fixtures. no permits issued for this work., obtain permit

    Feb 15, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt UPSTAI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A0)
Year built
1950
Floors
1.5
Residential units
1
Building area
2,170 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R2A
Community board
411
Council district
20
Block / lot
5671 / 6
Assessed value
$94,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #925348, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 185-16 56 Avenue

Who owns 185-16 56 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hu, Cong Cong.

Does 185-16 56 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 185-16 56 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 185-16 56 Avenue built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185-16 56 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.