538 Beach 43 Street

Queens, NY 11691BBL 4-15961-0079Map

538 Beach 43 Street is an one-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11691. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Fernandez, Edwin. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 20, 2024. 20 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 23
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 14
HPD complaints: 40

What to know

Concern

8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 20, 2024

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 · 23

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.
May 20, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electical wires at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2bside, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at water closet and wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2bside, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15sq ft of mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2bside, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2bside, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of accumulation of water and raw sewage at north yard
May 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15sq ft of mold at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2bside, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling(10 sq.ft) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of two rooms created for living and plumbing fixtures consisting of water water closet wash basin and shower stall creating a bathroom at rear extension of the building , 1st story
May 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible micowave being use for cooking at rear extension , 1st story
May 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story
Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2bback, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''(rear)''
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 2BBACK
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of two room for living and plumbing fixtures consisting of water closet, wash basin and shower stall creating bathroom at rear extention of building
Jan 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range for cooking in rear extention of building
Jan 3, 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.
Nov 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

Class - 3
Illegal use in a residential district. noted at driveway at front of premises. observed one chevy tahoe (pennsylvania license plate #kkf 1217) on jack stand illegally stored at front of driveway. this use is pr
Feb 12, 2025
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partitions erected creating illegal rooms for living andsleeping at 1st-story rear extension. full bathroom present completed
May 3, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. illegal rooms in 1st story with kitchen and bathroom facilities installed. remedy: discontinue illegal use
Jan 3, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35065334p issued on 10/22/13. add 2nd sty to 1 sty dwelling. job #421075712 which has been approved on 4/21/15,now has a notice to
May 23, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35065334p issued on 10/22/13.2nd fl added w/o permit.no permit has been issued to remedy the condition cited.rem:comply w/ the comm's order
Mar 31, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35065334p issued on 10/22/13,for work permit-2fl addition. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Feb 7, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35065334p issued on 10/22/13 for work w/o permit - 2nd fl addition. remedy: comply w/comm's order.
Dec 23, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35065334p issued on 10/22/13. for work w/o permit - 2nd fl addition. remedy: comply w/ the commissioner's order
Oct 31, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35065334p issued on 10/22/13,for work w/o permit - 2nd fl addition. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 20, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35065334p issued on 10/22/13 for work w/o perimit - 2nd fl addition. remedy: comply w/code.
Jul 2, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35065334p issued on 10/22/13,for work w/o permit-2nd fl.addition.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.
May 10, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation #35065334p issued 10/22/13,for work w/o permit 2nd flr.addition.remedy:comply with the commssioners order.
Mar 29, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35065334p issued on 10.22.13 for work w/o permit - 2nd flr addition. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Feb 15, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit(s) added 2nd flr to existing1 sty structure. no permits on file. remedy: stop all work and obtain permit(s).
Oct 22, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Close
Electric
Power outage
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2BSIDE
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close

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Electric
Power outage
May 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Electric
Wiring
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
General
Cabinet
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Outside building
Roofing
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Electric
No lighting
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2BPRIV
Close
Electric
Power outage
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 2BBACK
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 2BBACK
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 2BBACK
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Door/window
Door
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Door/window
Door
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Door/window
Door
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
No lighting
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: One-family home (A1)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 2
Residential units: 1
Building area: 1,868 ft²
Lot area: 1,900 ft²
Zoning: R3A
Community board: 414
Council district: 31
Block / lot: 15961 / 79
Assessed value: $43,980
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 538 Beach 43 Street

Who owns 538 Beach 43 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fernandez, Edwin.

Does 538 Beach 43 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 Beach 43 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 538 Beach 43 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 Beach 43 Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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