98-40 57th Avenue
98-40 57th Avenue in Corona, Queens, has 56 open HPD violations, 18 of them class C, and 229 of 231 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (57/100).
Multi-family elevator · 231 units · Built 1962
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 57/100)
- 18 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 9 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 68 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 229 of 231 units are rent-stabilized; 234 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (56 open, 18 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 68 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Medium (7 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
56 open violations: 18 class C (immediately hazardous), 22 class B, 16 class A. 34 issued in the last 12 months. 404 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2019-06-13. Newest violation issued 2026-08-31.
1 closed in the last 90 days. Median 74 days from issue to close for the 19 violations closed in the last 12 months.
9 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 6th floor. , 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE AT 0.5 MG/CM2 (28 RCNY §11-07(B)) FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT 7G, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 7G), issued 2026-08-31. HPD violation 19180055
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 18th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18A, 18th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 18A), issued 2026-08-31. HPD violation 19170453
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, east wall, foyer, 6th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 7G, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 7G), issued 2026-08-28. HPD violation 19179939
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 16th floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18D, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 18D), issued 2026-02-09. HPD violation 18626690
- Class C: No heat / heating defect, throughout the apartment, 16th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18D, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 18D), issued 2026-02-09. HPD violation 18626691
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, basement. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1G, 3rd BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1G), issued 2025-07-31. HPD violation 18123376
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 3L), issued 2025-04-30. HPD violation 17860407
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 17th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 17A, 17th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 17A), issued 2025-03-03. HPD violation 17727081
311 housing complaints
88 in the last 12 months, 250 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (68), Plumbing (8), Unsanitary Condition (7), Paint/Plaster (3), Water Leak (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 7 infested units in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 5 infested, 5 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 6 infested, 6 treated, 1 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
13 executed evictions in the last 3 years (27 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
229 of 231 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 229 in 2024, 234 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: Wellington Leasing Limited Partnership. Head officer: David Bernhardt. Managing agent: Estates NY Real Estate Services. This owner has 20 buildings on record, 10 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 10, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4019180075, HPD building ID 445364. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Woodhaven Blvd (M, R), 11 min walk
- 63 Dr-Rego Park (M, R), 11 min walk
- 103 St-Corona Plaza (7), 17 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 56 open (18 class C, 22 class B, 16 class A). 9 rent-impairing | −15 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 88 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 7 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 13 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.