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13-73 Dickens Street

Queens, NY 11691BBL 4-15670-0093Map

Owner of record: Houshaminian, Joseph

13-73 Dickens Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Queens, 11691. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Houshaminian, Joseph. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
94

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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 · 60

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 15, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening interior key operated lock at roof bulkhead door

    Apr 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a u-shaped fork capable of being padlocked at north yard

    Apr 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at south fire escape, all stories

    Apr 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood balluster in the public hall stairs at 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door

    Apr 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose metal saddle at front entrance door to building. , 1st story

    Jan 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jan 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors exterior metal door at front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jan 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash window glass at fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the upper sash at fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard

    Mar 14, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window sashes at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at boiler room at basement

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded walls at boiler room at basement

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room at basement

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Matters not provided

    Apr 17, 2011

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted; at exposure #2 front of premises leader/downspout not connected therefore, rainwater from roof draining onto pedestrian sidewalk. also pvc pipe runs

    Jul 1, 2010 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide @ least 2 means of egress. hazardous gate @ rear yard & front yard are locked w/ padlocks. no exit from rear yard on either side. remedy: provide required means of egress.

    Oct 15, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy ccontrary to that allowed by the building department records illegal occupancy noted: from a legal 3 families to 24 s.r.o with common kitchen and bathroom. at 1st floor levle 4 s.r.o 6 people 2nd floo

    Mar 13, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the approved # of families. building dept. records indicates that residence is legally approved as 3 co- wlak up apts. residence now altered for occup

    Mar 13, 1998 · Penalty $14,300

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 28, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 22, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 7, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Mar 1, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 1, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.75
Residential units
3
Building area
2,537 ft²
Lot area
3,333 ft²
Zoning
R2
Community board
414
Council district
31
Block / lot
15670 / 93
Assessed value
$48,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410531, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 13-73 Dickens Street

Who owns 13-73 Dickens Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Houshaminian, Joseph.

Does 13-73 Dickens Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 13-73 Dickens 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 13-73 Dickens Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 13-73 Dickens 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.