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97-04 97 Avenue

Queens, NY 11435BBL 4-10012-0008Map

Owner of record: Howard Grate

97-04 97 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11435. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Howard Grate. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
81
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
35

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 81

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — 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 3, 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

    Open — 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 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 29, 2023

    Open — 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 16, 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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west and east walls (approx. 15 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, in the cellar

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 36, 66, 67, 178, 217 m/d law maintain proper ventilation by removing wrappings and/or obstructions from the louvres or ventilators or windows or skylight at roof

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable latch and eye installed on door leading to roof from bulk head.

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at roof bulkhead

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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.

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box

    Feb 8, 2022

    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.

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items in the stairs leading to roof from bulk head

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of door stopper at building front entrance door from street

    Feb 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — 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 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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling throughout

    Jan 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard

    May 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door from street to vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall, east wall, north wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, east wall, north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, ceiling, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door, north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall, north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall, south wall, west wall, east wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Nov 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 28, 1998

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Hazardous

    Vio. is based upon no correction cert. on record for vio. # 34446947k for work w/o a work permit. remedy : comply with commissioners order &contact the d.o.b. @ the boro office. call 718-286-0790 for appt.

    Oct 6, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No access. vio. written based upon no records of correction for vio. #34446947k for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/commissioner order & cotact boro office for inspection.

    Jun 10, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence alt for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families d.o.b. records mdr#410276 indicates premises to be legally approved for a (4)family alt work noted noted at cellar level created a cl

    Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $3,100

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit, work noted: at cellar rear erection partition for (2)rooms & installed water & waste lines for a (3)pcs bathroom (sink toilet, tub) & residential sink. remedy: obtain or restore to prior le

    Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is:two holes in the ceiling at basement.expolsed rotten beams at holes.also entire basement filled up by stuff-no passageway to escape.rmedy:obtain a permit, repair and replace rotten

    Jun 22, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintian exterior building wall defect is the wood gable that is attached to this brick facade east side is seperating rotted andthe wood gusset which supports it i sno longer supporting it it is als

    Oct 20, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects are totted and deteriorated iron lintells above each of the 2nd fl wondoows east side as well as large doagonal & horizontal cracks in the brick joints also ea

    Oct 20, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 24, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 24, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 24, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 24, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 24, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 24, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 7, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 7, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 3, 2004 · Apt 2A

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
6
Building area
3,080 ft²
Lot area
2,350 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
412
Council district
27
Block / lot
10012 / 8
Assessed value
$220,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410276, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 97-04 97 Avenue

Who owns 97-04 97 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Grate.

Does 97-04 97 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.

Is 97-04 97 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 97-04 97 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 97-04 97 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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