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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 81
- 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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable latch and eye installed on door leading to roof from bulk head.
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at roof bulkhead
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Feb 8, 2022
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 mail box
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items in the stairs leading to roof from bulk head
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door from street to vestibule , 1st story
Aug 6, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.