119-50 Metropolitan Avenue

Queens, NY 11415BBL 4-09231-0020Map

119-50 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1974 in Queens, 11415. It has 31 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Metro Somekh, LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 10 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 21

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Jul 17, 2026

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 · 16

IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 2 basement apartment 4b, under vacate order # 260926 posted july 17 2026, effective date july 20, 2026 at basement
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at walls, ceiling, windows broken and plywood sealed. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Certification postponment denied
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling, wall outlets and light switches. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Certification postponment denied
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Certification postponment denied

Show 6 more ↓

BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north, south and west wall at scuttle hatch at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north, south and west wall at scuttle hatch at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked mortar above the 7th window from west at south up to parapet wall at building rear , 2nd story
Jun 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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
ANon-hazardous
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

DOB building violations · 7

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: excavation at above location with footings installed for foundation. also forms being installed for foundation. remedy: stop all work. obtain approvals & permits. failure
Jun 12, 1999
Resolve
Hazardous
(hazardous) failure to safeguard public and property affected by con- struction operations. in that job site fence around excavation is be- ing left open and unsecured. (gates are free swinging and opening out
Jun 12, 1999
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 12A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 10AVE
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 10AVE
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 11A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 11A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 11A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 11A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 11A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 11A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 11A
Close

Show 11 more ↓

General
Mold
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 11A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 11A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 11A
Close
General
Mold
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 11A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6B
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 3B
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 (C1)
Year built: 1974
Floors: 3
Residential units: 31
Building area: 15,732 ft²
Lot area: 10,631 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 409
Council district: 29
Block / lot: 9231 / 20
Assessed value: $990,450
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #421247, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.

Questions about 119-50 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 119-50 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Metro Somekh, LLC.

Does 119-50 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 119-50 Metropolitan 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 119-50 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1974 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 119-50 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 31 residential units and 33 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.