Queens · Block 13630 · Lot 23 · 11422

137-20 257 Street

2 floors · 2 apartments · 2,300 sq ft · built 1995 · class B2 · owner of record: Robert Schmitt Llc

19open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
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Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 11, 2012Construction CLASS - 2
SEC. 1101.2 & 103-1989 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STORM DRAINAGE. NOTE: OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE ROOF LEADER FROM THE PREMISES & THE (2) GARAGE AT REAR SIDE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO DRYWELL,SEWER LINE OR
#34956345N
Jul 31, 2012
DEFAULT
$0
Dec 23, 2010Unknown CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER TO CORRECT VIO#3484303068N FOR WORK W/O PERMIT.NO RECORD OF CORRECTION.REM:COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER & OBTAIN PERMIT
#34891047K
Mar 29, 2011
DEFAULT
$0
Mar 31, 2010Unknown CLASS - 2
RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. DEPT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS CO #400334973 INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR 2 FAMILY. CELLAR: BOILER,ACC
#34843067L
Mar 8, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Mar 31, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS (CREATED ROOMS) INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINE FOR 3PC BATHROOM (TUB,TOILET,SINK) GAS LINE W/GAS STOVE AT KITCHEN. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERM
#34843068N
Mar 8, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Sep 4, 1997HPD Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. CELLAR CHANGED FROM STORAGE & ORDINARY USE TO AN APARTMENT. PARTITIONS ERECTED AND KITCHEN & BATH FACILITIES HA
#34162459R
Aug 18, 1998
DEFAULT
$0
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 13, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#01920
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 2, 2010FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#02325
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 13, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Dec 2, 2010AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (10) · C 1 · B 7 · A 2
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Aug 4, 2009CApt 2 · SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES kitchen and bathroom IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYAug 10, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BSECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS LEGAL FIXTURES MAY BE RETAINED. FOR INFORMATION CALL THE BOROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE- CELLAR.Sep 8, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BSECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE CELLAR.Sep 8, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BSECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS LEGAL FIXTURES MAY BE RETAINED. FOR INFORMATION CALL THE BOROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE- BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.Sep 8, 2009
Aug 4, 2009ASECTION 27-2098 ADM CODE - FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR BUILDINGNov 7, 2009
Aug 4, 2009ASECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE DISUSED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BATHROOM AND KITCHEN CELLAR.Nov 7, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BSECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS LEGAL FIXTURES MAY BE RETAINED. FOR INFORMATION CALL THE BOROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE - CELLAR THROUGHOUT.Sep 8, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BSECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE stove AT OPEN SPACE, CELLARSep 8, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BSECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE stove AT OPEN SPACE, CELLARSep 8, 2009
Aug 4, 2009BSECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS watercloset,washbasin,and shower,and sink in kitchen area. AT OPEN SPACE, CELLARSep 8, 2009

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