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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 12, 2018

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building

    Jun 6, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove disused plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections bathroom and kitchen cellar.

    Jun 6, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.