Queens · Block 305 · Lot 17 · 11101

51-06 Van Dam Street

3 floors · 28,680 sq ft · built 1931 · class F1 · owner of record: Van Dam Specialty &Promotion Inc

22open violations
$1,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
182dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 61 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 28,680 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 182 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 182 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 2 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1157 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (7) · $1,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 9, 2024Signs CLASS - 2
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY SIGN ON DISPLY WITHOUT A PERMIT (SALE/LEASE)REMEDY:REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN
#35680463X
Sep 13, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Dec 21, 2015Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING.NOTED:CRACKED CONCRETE ROOF BEAMS AND MASONRY WALLS AT 3RD FLOOR. CRACKED MASONRY STAIR TREADS.NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT BULKHEAD.COLLAPSED FIRE STOPPING AT 3RD FLOOR CEILING.REM:COMP
#35147288M
Jun 28, 2016
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 10, 2011Zoning CLASS - 2
ZR42-55(A)(2) NOTED ADVERTISING SIGN INSTALLED ON PREMISES ARE WITHIN 200FT OF AN ARTERIAL HIGHWAY ADVERTISING SIGN & STRUCTURES ARE W/IN 200FT OF I495 LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY ONE SIGN ADVERTISES EMPIRE CASINO A
#34892522P
Oct 14, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 10, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O PERMIT. (100% OF WORK COMPLETED). NOTED: 2 ROOF TOP SIGNS, ADVERTISING EMPIRE CASINO & VERIZON NETWORK, INSTALLED W/O PERMITS & W/OUSE. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR
#34892521N
Apr 24, 2012
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 10, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O PERMIT. (100% OF WORK COMPLETED). NOTED: 2 STRUCTURAL PROJECTIONS CONSTRUCTED AT NORTH ELEVATION WHICH ARE APPPROX 4' FROM BLDG. LINE @ THEIR GREATEST PROJECTION POINTS AT APPROX MIDDLE OF FACADE AT
#34892520L
Apr 24, 2012
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 10, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O PERMIT. (100% OF WORK COMPLETED). NOTED: CONSTRUCTION OF CATWALK & LIGHTING AT WEST ELEVATION FACING VAN DAM ST @ 3RD FLR LEVEL. CITED STRUCTURE IS NOT FOR THE ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN CITED IN JOB
#34892516Z
Apr 24, 2012
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Nov 7, 2007Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL HAZARDOUS DEFECTS NOTED: AT ABOVE 3RD FL WINDOWS AND (BELOW) PARAPET WALL THERE IS STEP CRACKING AND HORIZONTAL CRACKING IN BRICK FACADE. LINTELS ARE RUSTED AND ROTTING.
#34620717X
Jan 8, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (11)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 23, 2016FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00203
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#A0205KB
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 27, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#A0204KB
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 27, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#A0202KB
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 27, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#A0203KB
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00295
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00296
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00297
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 29, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#0204SA
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 29, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#0203SA
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 29, 2011CONSTRUCTION

#0202SA
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 23, 2016AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jun 1, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jun 1, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jun 1, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (0)

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City records as of Oct 31, 2026, 8:57 PM ET. BBL 4003050017.

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