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12-56 Central Avenue

Queens, NY 11691BBL 4-15533-0031Map

Owner of record: 1256 Central LLC

12-56 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11691. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1256 Central LLC. HPD has recorded 149 housing violations here, most recently on January 18, 2022. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
149
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
971

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 18, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
24
About 100% of the building's 24 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 149

  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors the door in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at door in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling of stairs bulkhead at public hall

    Jun 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2016 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at center located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2016 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2016 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2016 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash second window from west at north. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2016 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2016 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at near radiator (walking area) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2016 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected radiator left at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ,missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the foyer , the bathroom , the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature (156 deg. far.) exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 deg. far. at fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector -inoperative- located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling, north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story

    May 12, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door saddle in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 12, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the closet in the 3rd room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 12, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 12, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Apr 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    May 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door at west base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 27, 2012 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 27, 2012 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the foyer located at apt d3, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 27, 2012 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story

    Jun 27, 2012 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose west base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 27, 2012 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jun 27, 2012 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls all sty at public hall

    Jun 27, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story

    Dec 21, 2011 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescant light required***

    Nov 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2011 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2011 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st riser from east at south wall, east wall, north wall, west wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2011 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348486 vio#03026pi41401tc dated 03/20/26 requiring owner to provide a corrective actio plan by 04/20/26 as of 05/15/26. the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply w/commissioner's order control#348486 & vio#032026pi41401tc

    May 15, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd crack in mortar @ exp3 parapet level approx 8' from exp3/4 corner. owner to immed retain nys reg design prof in good standing w/dob&nys to eval entire bldg and submit a corrective action plan

    Mar 20, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order. dob-ftc vio #051526pi41407sb and dob control #370491 dated 05/15/2026. no compliance on file for correction action plan. remedy: comply with the commissioner's o

    Jun 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall exterior or appurtenances.at rear exp3 wall at parapet level defective mortar joints and loose defetive brick observed. rmdy: maintain exterior building wall.

    Sep 6, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 28, 2021 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 28, 2021 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 20, 2020 · Apt C5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 11, 2020 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2019 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt C6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2017 · Apt D6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2017 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2017 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2017 · Apt D3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
24
Building area
15,000 ft²
Lot area
7,115 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
414
Council district
31
Block / lot
15533 / 31
Assessed value
$742,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #402509, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 12-56 Central Avenue

Who owns 12-56 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1256 Central LLC.

Does 12-56 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 149 housing violations at this property.

Is 12-56 Central Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 12-56 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 12-56 Central Avenue?

It has 24 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.