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97-37 85 Street

Queens, NY 11416BBL 4-09057-0057Map

Owner of record: Tulsiram , Kawall

97-37 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Queens, 11416. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Tulsiram , Kawall. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 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 · 12

  • 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 11, 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
  • 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 27, 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
  • 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 3, 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 3, 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
  • 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 1, 2019

    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 18, 2016

    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.

    Oct 15, 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 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34791734y for work w/o permit @ cellar no record of correction rem: comply w/ comms order & obtain permit

    Sep 21, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov34791734y for work done w/o a permit work at cellar rem; correct conditions cited

    May 7, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Alt bldg occupied w/o a valid co noted bldg altered as per job #402121524 has not been signed of & currently occupied rem: obtain co

    May 7, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.128-118.3.2. noted: building altered under permit #402121324 is occupied w/o a valid c of o. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illeg

    Dec 10, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings. noted: respondent failed to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditio

    Dec 10, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34791734y,having constructed in the cellar full height partitions

    Dec 10, 2009 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings. noted: respondent failed to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditio

    Dec 10, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.128-118.3.2. job #402121324 (apply for a new c of o due to change in meters) not signed off. 1st flr class 'a' apt occupied at time of inspec

    Jul 30, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to c of o or bldg dept records.noted:2 family dwelling now occupied as 3family 1fl, 1 family, 2fl & attic 1 family & cellar,1 family.cellar has no secondary means of egress & no natural light

    Jul 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. noted: at cellar erected full height partitions to create 2 bedrooms. installed water & waste for 2pc lavatory and residential sink. installed gas for cooking, installed electrical lights and

    Jul 22, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: ceiling between cellar apt and 1st flr apt has openings in several locations exposing wood framing. also wall constructed on 1st flr at top of rear

    Jul 22, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Having falsely certified correction to ecb #34228697l for work w/o permit, respondent filed a certificate of correction for ecb #34228697l on 4.22.09 stating there was an open cellar w/no alteration of any

    Jul 22, 2009 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted: bldg altered under job #402121324-01-al. no c/o on record w/the dob. bldg currently occupied as 3 family dwelling. remedy: obtain a

    Jul 22, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Plans required for alteration type 1 402121324 no design details foundfor fire division party wall between 97-39 85 st nb 402121306 and thi s premises no plumbing detail for deteration tank remedy:stop all unde

    Jul 11, 2005 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide protection at side of excavation. note approx. 15'-0 long 7'-0 deep shear cut adjacent to 97-33 85 st. there is no protection for excavation deeper than 5'- 0 feet. remedy: stop all work

    Jul 8, 2005 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. bldg. dept. records which indicate that residence is legally approved for 3 families, residence now altered f

    Oct 30, 1999 · Penalty $5,300

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without permits. in cellar, first floor rear 2nd floor rear attic,erected full height partitions with full electrical and plumbing services. remedy: obtain permit(s) or restore premises to prior legal con

    Oct 30, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. note. ceiling in 2nd floor bedroom, falling down and has missing ceiling tiles due to roof leak. debits strewn about yard. remedy: repair, clean up and maintain

    Oct 30, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal storage/ parking - in side yard it was noted that one honda accord motr vehicle & one chevy, blue station wagon motor vehicle. both vehicles are unregistered with no plates. remedy: discontinue

    Oct 30, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide/ maintain fire stopping where required. at front entry stairwell holes in ceiling with plaster falling off exposing lathe. remedy: repair and maintain

    Oct 30, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.attic changed from ordinary use & storage to an apt. partitions erected & kitchen & bathrm facilities have been installed.

    Sep 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt B

    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
1950
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
3,752 ft²
Lot area
2,513 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
409
Council district
32
Block / lot
9057 / 57
Assessed value
$73,260
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #418250, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 97-37 85 Street

Who owns 97-37 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tulsiram , Kawall.

Does 97-37 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 97-37 85 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 97-37 85 Street built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 97-37 85 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.