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188-21 Woodhull Avenue

Queens, NY 11423BBL 4-10816-0041Map

Owner of record: Wei Hai Shih

188-21 Woodhull Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2017 in Queens, 11423. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wei Hai Shih. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 29 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 32

  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3

    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 21, 2025

    Open — Info 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 13, 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator cover at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building rear yard

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ; defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout joints where ceiling meets all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16930266 issued 22-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 17, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 31, 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to cellar from building rear

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the cellar

    Jun 22, 2022

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the cellar

    Jun 22, 2022

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 10, 2022

    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.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Open — Info 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 20, 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 20, 2021

    Open — Info 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 6, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping as per section requirements-at rear of premises 188-21;188-23;188-25;188-27 woodhull ave-excessive amount of construciton debris throughout entire premises.

    Dec 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construciton operation: at time of inspection observed approx 3 out of 4 window wallnot covered/protected from workers-window wall approx 2ft x 3ft x 4ft

    Dec 29, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or property post permit for work at premises. noted: at time of inspection on active jobsite under permit#421255055 w/exp 4-20-18 has not been posted. remedy: post/property post permit.

    Dec 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans construction documents at job site at time of inspection. appl#421255055 filed on 8-15-16-permit exp on 2-1-17 no approved plans on site upon inspection/request-stop

    Dec 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at time of inspection construction fence missing section at rear of entire premises 188-21;188-23;188-25'188-27 woodhull ave missing side fen

    Dec 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Project information panel/construction sign not provided or not in compliance w/section. noted: on active jobsite information panel(noting) 1)owner,address & phone#,2)contractor address & phone #,3)anonymous

    Dec 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at job site at time of inspection. nb job#421255055 at time of an energy compliance inspection. i observed that there were no complete dob approved pl

    Jul 6, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Smoking at construction site. nb#421255055 in an energy compliance inspection i observed cigerette butts more than than 5 at the front & back yard smoked of the bldg inside the job site. remedy: comply w/code.

    Jul 6, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3FL

    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
2017
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,597 ft²
Lot area
3,688 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
412
Council district
27
Block / lot
10816 / 41
Assessed value
$76,860
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 188-21 Woodhull Avenue

Who owns 188-21 Woodhull Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wei Hai Shih.

Does 188-21 Woodhull Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 188-21 Woodhull 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 188-21 Woodhull Avenue built?

City records list 2017 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188-21 Woodhull Avenue?

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.