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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 149
- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected radiator left at public hall, 4th story
Apr 22, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Apr 28, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
May 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls all sty at public hall
Jun 27, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.