Queens · Block 1896 · Lot 37 · 11368

53-16 97 Street

4 floors · 4 apartments · 5,014 sq ft · built 1970 · class C3 · owner of record: Gem 97 Llc

60open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
8HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
Overdueto Annual property registration

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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

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 2025-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
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 4 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 70 days
Due this year
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 70 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 70 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 86 days
Annual

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 4, 1991Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING NOTED STORAGE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL DEBRIS FLASHING MATERIAL 50 CANS. LADDERS TABLES CHAIR GARBAGE CANS REMEDY DISCONTINUE UNLAWFULL PRACTICE
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Feb 4, 1992
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4)
Active
HPD (58) · C 8 · B 44 · A 5
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 21, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
May 7, 2026A(A) § HMC: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.Aug 10, 2026
Jun 12, 2025A(A) § HMC: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.Sep 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2024A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 19, 2024
Mar 28, 2023A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 1, 2023
Aug 5, 2016BApt 3FLR · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3FLR, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 9, 2016
Aug 5, 2016BApt 3FLR · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3FLR, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 9, 2016
Aug 5, 2016BApt 3FLR · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3FLR, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 9, 2016
Aug 5, 2016BApt 3FLR · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3FLR, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 9, 2016
Aug 5, 2016BApt 3FLR · SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FLR, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 9, 2016
Jul 30, 2012BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAIL BOX AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDINGSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... WEST WALL OF CLOSET IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Jul 30, 2012BApt 1STFL · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2012
Aug 14, 2008CD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING IRON SCUTTLE LADDER 3 STY PUB HALL TO ROOF ER1.Aug 20, 2008
Aug 14, 2008CD26-32.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES BOILER 1 STY FRONT NORTH ER1.Aug 20, 2008
Aug 14, 2008CD26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 1 STY REAR APT.Aug 20, 2008
Oct 30, 2007BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 4, 2007
Oct 30, 2007BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 4, 2007
Oct 30, 2007BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 4, 2007
Oct 30, 2007BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 4, 2007
Oct 30, 2007BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 4, 2007
Oct 30, 2007BApt 2FL · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 4, 2007
May 23, 2005CSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.Jun 3, 2005
May 23, 2005BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD JAMB AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO I STY PUBLIC HALLJul 2, 2005
Apr 8, 2005BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2May 18, 2005
Apr 8, 2005BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT REAR METAL SECURITY EXIT DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYMay 18, 2005
Apr 8, 2005BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2May 18, 2005
Apr 8, 2005BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2May 18, 2005
Apr 8, 2005BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2May 18, 2005
Apr 8, 2005BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2May 18, 2005
Apr 8, 2005BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR JAMB IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2May 18, 2005
Dec 2, 2003BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ALL STY PUBLIC HALLJan 11, 2004
Dec 2, 2003BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE AND HOUSEHOLD ARTICLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYJan 11, 2004
Nov 19, 2003BSECTION 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 1ST AND 2ND STY (60 WATTS) AT PUBLIC HALLDec 29, 2003
Nov 19, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYDec 29, 2003
Sep 24, 2002BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BOXES ON FLOOR. AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORYNov 3, 2002
Sep 24, 2002BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FLOWRE POTS&HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES ONFLOORAT 3RD.STRY.PUBLIC HALL. AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORYNov 3, 2002
Sep 24, 2002CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT CELLAR. AT BOILER ROOMOct 5, 2002
Sep 24, 2002CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT 1ST STRY PUBLIC HALL. AT BOILER ROOMOct 5, 2002
Nov 2, 1998BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES 1 STY APT 1. , SECTION '' ''Dec 20, 1998
Nov 2, 1998BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE DROPPINGS 1 STY APT 1. , SECTION '' ''Dec 20, 1998
Nov 2, 1998BApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE FROM 1 STY PUB HALL TO 1 STY APT 1. , SECTION '' ''Dec 20, 1998
Oct 20, 1998CApt 1 · SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES 1 STY APT 1 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Nov 9, 1998
Oct 20, 1998CApt 1 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRIC SERVICE TO 1 STY APT 1 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Nov 9, 1998
Apr 16, 1996BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK OF ENTRY DOOR TO BLDG.Jun 3, 1996
Sep 12, 1995ASECTION 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.Dec 29, 1995
Sep 12, 1995BSECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION 1 STY APT SUBDIVED CREATING TWO SYSTEM 1 STY CONTRARY TO C OF O.Oct 30, 1995
Sep 12, 1995BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.Oct 30, 1995
Oct 27, 1992BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN 2 STY APT 2 NORTH BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2Dec 14, 1992
Oct 27, 1992BSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES.Dec 14, 1992
Oct 27, 1992BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 2 STY APT 2 A. ROAN. LOCATED AT APT 2Dec 14, 1992
Oct 27, 1992BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE DROPPINGS 2 STY APT 2. LOCATED AT APT 2Dec 14, 1992

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