145-20 Ferndale Avenue
Queens, NY 11435BBL 4-11941-0234Map
Owner of record: Howard, Ian
145-20 Ferndale Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11435. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Howard, Ian. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 11 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 33
- 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
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.
Jun 12, 2025
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
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2
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 - 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 - 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.
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
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ,missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ,missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 3
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.
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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing disconnected washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 506th story
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on tiles walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on east and north wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gouting on east and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up of all accessible openings leading to illegal apt created in cellar in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellr
Jan 30, 2009 · Apt CELLR
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar (vacate #71590)
Jan 22, 2009
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, washbasin, bathtub and sink at cellar
Dec 16, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at gas stove at cellar
Dec 16, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls erected creating rooms making class a apartment at cellar
Dec 16, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections washbasin, water closet, shower stall and sink at cellar
Dec 2, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas stove at cellar
Dec 2, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 19, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 15, 2008
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 2008
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected w/kitchen & bathroom facilities installed.
Dec 21, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dob records indicates residence is a legal 2 family residence is now altered for occupancy as 3 family alt
Dec 15, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted:at cellar level erected full height partitions creating(3)rooms & installed water & waste lines for 3 pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)& residential sink & expose gas line.
Mar 15, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jul 29, 2008 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2008 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 1ST
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 26, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 28
- Block / lot
- 11941 / 234
- Assessed value
- $52,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #410558, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 145-20 Ferndale Avenue
Who owns 145-20 Ferndale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard, Ian.
Does 145-20 Ferndale Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 145-20 Ferndale 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 145-20 Ferndale Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 145-20 Ferndale 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.