Queens · Block 3365 · Lot 36 · 11385

55-42 Metropolitan Avenue

2 floors · 2 apartments · 2,520 sq ft · built 1930 · class S2 · owner of record: 5542 Metro Llc

23open 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
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 2015-09-01
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 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
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 5 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 1143 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 22, 2020CONSTRUCTION
BOROUGH COMMISSIONER STOP WORK ORDER ISSUED FOR APPLICATION #440504624 DUE TO INTENT TO REVOKE APPROVAL AND PERMIT.
#20-01455
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 8, 2014CONSTRUCTION

#CN0502DB
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (21) · C 1 · B 10 · A 2
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Dec 4, 2024I§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—
Nov 29, 2023I§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—
Jan 11, 2018I§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—
Nov 8, 2019I§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—
Apr 22, 2021I§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—
Mar 17, 2022I§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—
Nov 18, 2022I§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—
Nov 25, 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—
Sep 21, 2010BApt 2F · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYOct 26, 2010
Sep 21, 2010BApt 2F · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CLOSET WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYOct 26, 2010
Sep 21, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOct 26, 2010
Sep 21, 2010BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOct 26, 2010
Sep 21, 2010BApt 2F · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYOct 26, 2010
Sep 21, 2010BApt 2F · 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 2F, 2nd STORYOct 26, 2010
Aug 6, 2009BApt 2F · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR ceiling IN THE BEDROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYSep 10, 2009
Aug 6, 2009CApt 1FL · SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT KITCHEN&BATH/ROOM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORYAug 12, 2009
Aug 6, 2009BApt 2F · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR ceiling and all walls IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYSep 10, 2009
Aug 6, 2009BApt 2F · SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS sink IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYSep 10, 2009
Aug 6, 2009BApt 2F · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE bell and buzzer from street entrance 1st sty public hall LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYSep 10, 2009
Aug 6, 2009AApt 2F · SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE DIRTY AND/OR LOOSE PAPER AND REPAPER OR PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT walls thru-out IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORYNov 9, 2009
Aug 6, 2009AApt 2 · SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYNov 9, 2009

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