# 89-50 56th Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

BBL 4018450010 · Block 1845 · Lot 10 · BIN 4045575  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-50-56th-avenue-4018450010  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 89-40 56 Ave; 8950 56 Ave

## Summary

89-50 56th Avenue (Queens, NY 11373; tax lot BBL 4018450010) is a 165-unit elevator apartment building (building class D7: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores), built around 1963, on a 52,280 sq ft lot zoned R7B. City tax records list the owner as ELMWOOD ARMS LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 18, 2020 lists a price of $10. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $10,030,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 105 311 requests in the past 12 months and 152 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “89-50 56th Avenue, Queens, NY 11373 (BBL 4018450010)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-50-56th-avenue-4018450010. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Elmhurst: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/elmhurst

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/elmhurst/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/elmhurst/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/elmhurst/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/elmhurst/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/elmhurst/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ELMWOOD ARMS LLC
- Building class: D7 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores
- Year built: 1963
- Floors: 6
- Units: 165 residential / 167 total
- Lot area: 52,280 sq ft · Building area: 177,692 sq ft
- Zoning: R7B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $10,030,000, assessed value $4,513,500, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-11-18 from HEWLETT ASSOCIATES, L.P. to ELMWOOD ARMS LLC, stated price $10. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-11-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-11-12 from SEEMAN MURRAY (PTNRS); AMHERST ASSOCIATES; KERSHAW REUBEN L (PTNRS) to HEWLETT ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-02-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-02-18 from BENACH QUEENS CORP to ISRAEL DEANER; NATHAN PHILLIPS; CORDELIA BERKLEY; BERNARD BERKLEY; CORDELLA BERKLEY; ISRAEL DINNER; ISRAEL DENNER, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 5 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421757575 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILLING FOR INTERIOR ALTERATION TO PART OF AN EXISTING BUSINESS OFFICE SPACES INSIDE THE SECTION OF FIRST FLOOR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY . | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-10-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421384807 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RECONFIGURE, ADD REMOVE, RELOCATE NON-LOADBEARING METAL STUD PARTITIONS AND CEILING GRID.NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-04-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401629751 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. No change of use, occupancy, or egress. Minor partitions, ceilings, plumbing, and mechanical work. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-07-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401485889 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 500 'DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-02-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 400522966 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLING PARTITIONS,PLUMBING AND MECHA NICAL VENTILATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.NO CHANGE OF USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPAN CY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-01-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400517188 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLING PARTITIONS, PLUMBING AND MECH ANICAL AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO C ANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-04-07 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01128211-I1: General Construction — Facade repairs as shown on plans no change to egress, or occupancy or use.. Issued 2025-04-07, expires 2026-04-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01177004-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/…. Issued 2025-02-14, expires 2026-02-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-06-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00708591-I1: General Construction — renovate doctor's office (partitions, finishes, electricals), no change to use, exits or occupancy. Issued 2022-06-21, expires 2023-05-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-08-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421757575: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-08-11, expires 2021-06-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-04-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421623880: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-04-17, expires 2019-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-04-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421623880: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2018-04-17, expires 2019-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-04-12 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421384807: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-04-12, expires 2019-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-04-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421213699: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-04-10, expires 2018-04-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-10-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421384807: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-10-07, expires 2017-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-09-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 440251362: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-09-02, expires 2017-09-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-04-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421213699: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-04-15, expires 2017-04-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-11-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421213699: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-11-18, expires 2016-04-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-09-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440251362: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-09-14, expires 2016-09-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-03-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 401629751: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2012-03-13, expires 2013-03-13. | ipu4-2q9a |

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## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-03-06 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE # 260478 AT APARTMENT 4C (WEST 2). DATE POSTED AND MAILED : MARCH 06, 2026. EFFECTIVE DATE : MARCH 09, 2026 IN THE…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-30 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 4P: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4P, 3rd STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-07-15 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 4TH. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-02 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS SPILLAGE. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt 3P): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3G): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4N): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3F): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4P): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4J): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3H): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2W): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5D): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4C): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4P): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4Q): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4H): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |

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## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as ELMWOOD ARMS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2020-11-18 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2020-11-18). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Gregory Kalikow, business city Flushing. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Edward Kalikow, business city Flushing. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Arthur Hyska. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Jordan Platt (KALED MANAGEMENT CORP.), business city Flushing. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (ELMWOOD ARMS,LLC), business city Flushing. | feu5-w2e2 |

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