116-53 Van Wyck Expressway
Queens, NY 11436BBL 4-11996-0105Map
Owner of record: Melendez, Cesar
116-53 Van Wyck Expressway is an one-family home built in 1950 in Queens, 11436. It has 1 residential unit across 1.5 floors. The owner of record is Melendez, Cesar. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 8 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 18
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 12
- 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 25, 2025
Open — Info 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 5, 2024
Open — Info 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 30, 2023
Open — Info 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 18, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 18, 2022
Open — Info 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 22, 2021
Open — Info 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 7, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Jan 8, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative oven at gas range stove in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jan 25, 2011
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
May 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 14, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A0)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 1.5
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 990 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,640 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 28
- Block / lot
- 11996 / 105
- Assessed value
- $45,240
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 116-53 Van Wyck Expressway
Who owns 116-53 Van Wyck Expressway?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melendez, Cesar.
Does 116-53 Van Wyck Expressway have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 116-53 Van Wyck Expressway 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 116-53 Van Wyck Expressway built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 116-53 Van Wyck Expressway?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.