118-38 197 Street
Queens, NY 11412BBL 4-12621-0025Map
Owner of record: Colsmerk LLC
118-38 197 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11412. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Colsmerk LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 14 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 19
- 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
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 17, 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.
Apr 22, 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.
Nov 8, 2019
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 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas-range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator in the southwest bedroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the southwest bedroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the southwest bedroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall. in the 3rd living room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from front located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2ndroom from front. located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door between front room and 2ndroom from the front. located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to obtain permits for rear extension with electric & plumbing work. rem: obtain all neccassary d.o.b. permits
Sep 24, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted at rear of premises erected a wood frame extension 2 1/2 sty approx 25-0lx20-0wx24-0h with electric and plumbing work remedy: obtain permit if feasible
Apr 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit. work noted: at attic level erected partitions creating (3) rooms, installed water & waste lines for a (3) piece bathroom, toilet,tub,sink, and residential sink, installed electric
Oct 17, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of bldg records indicate premises to belegally approved for 2 family, cellar storage, 1st floor 1 family, 2nd
Oct 17, 2005 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,525 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,690 ft²
- Zoning
- R4A
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 27
- Block / lot
- 12621 / 25
- Assessed value
- $60,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #919092, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 118-38 197 Street
Who owns 118-38 197 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Colsmerk LLC.
Does 118-38 197 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 118-38 197 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 118-38 197 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 118-38 197 Street?
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.