137-20 257 Street
Queens, NY 11422BBL 4-13630-0023Map
Owner of record: Robert Schmitt LLC
137-20 257 Street is a two-family home built in 1995 in Queens, 11422. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Robert Schmitt LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on January 12, 2018. 10 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 11
- 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 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections legal fixtures may be retained. for information call the borough code enforcement office- cellar.
Jun 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible cellar.
Jun 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections legal fixtures may be retained. for information call the borough code enforcement office- basement throughout.
Jun 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building
Jun 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections bathroom and kitchen cellar.
Jun 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections legal fixtures may be retained. for information call the borough code enforcement office - cellar throughout.
Jun 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at open space, cellar
Nov 29, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at open space, cellar
Nov 29, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections watercloset,washbasin,and shower,and sink in kitchen area. at open space, cellar
Nov 29, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Sec. 1101.2 & 103-1989 failure to maintain storm drainage. note: observed at time of inspection the roof leader from the premises & the (2) garage at rear side was not connected to drywell,sewer line or
Jun 11, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs,for ecb violation #'s: 34843067l,34871644k,34843068n,34877556h,34891047k & 34162459r. remedy: file cert of correction.
Jun 11, 2012 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#3484303068n for work w/o permit.no record of correction.rem:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit
Dec 23, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34843068n for creating class'a' apt in cellar w/o a permit. remedy: corect conditions cited.
Oct 7, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34843068n for work w/o permit @ cellar installed 1 class'a' apt. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Aug 7, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of buildings records co #400334973 indicates premises to be legally approved for 2 family. cellar: boiler,acc
Mar 31, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions (created rooms) installed water & waste line for 3pc bathroom (tub,toilet,sink) gas line w/gas stove at kitchen. remedy: obtain perm
Mar 31, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen & bath facilities ha
Sep 4, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1995
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,107 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 413
- Council district
- 31
- Block / lot
- 13630 / 23
- Assessed value
- $66,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #910220, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 137-20 257 Street
Who owns 137-20 257 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Robert Schmitt LLC.
Does 137-20 257 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 137-20 257 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 137-20 257 Street built?
City records list 1995 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 137-20 257 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.