116-37 168 Street
Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-12350-0016Map
Owner of record: Melendez, Arpel
116-37 168 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Queens, 11434. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Melendez, Arpel. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 1 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 5
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 · 7
- 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.
Jul 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide tempoaraly seal up for all accessable opeinings
Jul 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for vacate # 215495 at cellar apt (west 1). date posted and mailed : july 03,2023. effective date july 05, 2023 at cellar
Jul 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections consisting of sink, wash basin, bathtub, and water closet at cellar
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partitions erected creating am illegal class "a" apartment at cellar. unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present. also full b
Jun 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district noted a green 2 door sports car stored in rear driveway with no plates or registration at above premises remedy: discontinue illegal use conform to zoning regulations
Jul 29, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 902 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 28
- Block / lot
- 12350 / 16
- Assessed value
- $40,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #928185, last renewed Dec 4, 2024.
Questions about 116-37 168 Street
Who owns 116-37 168 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melendez, Arpel.
Does 116-37 168 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 116-37 168 Street 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 116-37 168 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 116-37 168 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.