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
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 · 60
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening interior key operated lock at roof bulkhead door
Apr 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a u-shaped fork capable of being padlocked at north yard
Apr 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balluster in the public hall stairs at 2nd story
Apr 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose metal saddle at front entrance door to building. , 1st story
Jan 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Jan 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors exterior metal door at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Jan 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 frame missing. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at boiler room at basement
Nov 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded walls at boiler room at basement
Nov 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room at basement
Nov 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.