33-17 Greenpoint Avenue
Queens, NY 11101BBL 4-00307-0010Map
Owner of record: Jai Ambe .
33-17 Greenpoint Avenue is a hotel built in 1940 in Queens, 11101. The owner of record is Jai Ambe .. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 43
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Mar 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Oct 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at 5th story public hall
Sep 20, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.
Sep 20, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 29
- Plumbing none
Laa division has ordered to stop all plumbing work immediately under permit # q00604969 due to unresponsive audit objections. observed 100 % of work done at the time of my inspection.
Apr 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Apr 3, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p5402
Aug 28, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p5402
Aug 13, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 43
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances. atoi i observed at exposure# 1,2,3,4 of the facade walls on all level, crack in brick facade with loose and missing bricks with mortar missing between brick
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed plastic pvc used on washing machine drainage & slop sink. the sink also did not have a trap contrary to pc 701.9 & 1002.1, repair and/or replace
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 c/u: 1. top-of-car stop switch - inoperative, failing required emergency stop function for personnel on top of car. as per asme a17.1 2.27 & 8.6. 2. fire service phase i - improper phase i operation, fa
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed outside in the street fire department connection blocked by trees. crack on storm drain and not using the proper material. ground floor sprinkler head obstructed by debris. in basement lack sprinkler c
Sep 4, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code ) 27-345 711.2.4 ( 2022 code ) observed hole penetrations on floors 1,2 and 4 which is a potential fire hazard, pr
Sep 4, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 c/u item: door lock monitoring system inoperable, repair and email the elevator division at [email protected] for a re-inspection. 97-x-17.
Sep 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation # 39125354j, file a certificate of correction
May 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed painted sprinkler caps in the food service room located on the main floor. as per 901.6 maintenance. fire protection systems shall be maintained in good working order at all times. any fire protection
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed excessive holes penetration throughout the building. located in storage rooms and mechanical room on top floor., provide/maintain fire stopping
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed: at exposure #1,2,3 &4, brick facade/ chimney with many cracks, loss of mortar. damage and loss of gutters/metal cornice, at second fl, storage room/lockers, cracks, in different locations , also, open
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Observed: from second fl to 5th fl exit corridors are being obstructed by materials such as garbage cans, desks, chairs, microwave ovens, tables and other elements that obstruct the exits passageway. also, at f
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed: at 5th fl, rooms under the roof as storage rm/mechanical rm, elevator rm, storage rm from 5th fl to 2nd fl & at first fl, electrical/boiler rms several opening/dilations due pipe/cables penetration, c
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed: at first fl, electrical/boiler rms, walls show signs of water penetration with damage /detachment of mortar and paint, maintain exterior building wall
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in the storage room near room 302, the staff breakroom and locker room on the 2nd floor, the use of flexible cords as permanent wiring. flexible wiring shall not be installed in the wall, used for fi
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed throughout the corridors and the stairwells the replacement of existing emergency lights. no active permit on file in dob records covers the abovementioned work., obtain permit; obtain permit and cal
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the laundry, the metal raceway supplying power to the dryer broken with exposed wires and the shut-off switch for the washing machine without proper access/work space. also noted on the 5th floor
Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Dirty pit , clean / worn release rollers , replace / clutch scraping against facia , adjust / mcp log book not current , provide updated log book
Sep 19, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor
Sep 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Safety valve discharge is missing air gap funnel into manifolded drain pipe to sump/minimum 8x8 access door missing at base of chimney;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Sep 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
The safety valve discharge is missing air gap funnel into manifolded drain pipe to sump;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Sep 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner, i observed in the boiler room located at first floor level water heater have an active leak on the lower corner., repair and/or replace
Feb 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39006367r issued on 07-25-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. false a certificate of correction or other related materials
Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners orders as per ecb #35383929h issued on 02/04/2019, file a certificate of correction
Jul 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed false documents submitted for ecb #35383929h stating that the violating conditions were corrected by jai ambe. the c of c was submitted on 06/12/19., correct conditions cited and file a valid certifica
Jul 25, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Observed in elevator motor room, 5th floor west storage room the use of flexible cords as permanent wiring for lighting and power, comply with ec
Jul 25, 2019 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed in boiler room ,greenfield raceway not connected to motor to provide effective electrical continuity., provide effective electrical continuity
Jul 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.observed at the side of the building located on the greenpoint avenue side the fire department connection located less than the required height of eighteen in
Jun 4, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:sheet metal cladding on facade for existing cornice pulling away from the structure and in danger of falling on exp #3 above parking lot by roof level.pho
Apr 20, 2019 · Penalty $3,155
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. osberved on the side of the building located on greenpoint ave the fire dept connection totally obscured from sight and inaccessible. a previous summons#
Apr 6, 2019 · Penalty $3,155
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35381119r issued on 2/4/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for unpainted gas piping ou
Apr 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. sheet metal cladding on facade for existing cornice pulling away from building and indanger of falling. on exp 3 above parking lot,by roof level. remedy:re
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. observe on side of bldg located at greenpoint ave(exp#2)fire dept connection totally observed from sight & inaccessible. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 411.1 misc violations: residential gas flex used on commercial equipment. observed in laundry room on 1st fl residential gas flex hosesbeing used to supply gas to 2 commercial clothes dryers. remedy: compl
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical closet not dedicated to electrical distribution equipment only. observed the installation of shelving for storage,housekeeping equipment,internet equipment and storage cabinets inside of electrical e
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. cracks and mortar missing in many areas on exp 1-4 throughout building. all side. remedy: maintain exterior building wall
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed on all floors in the stairwells no pressure gauges installed at the floor control valves on the fire sprinkler system. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide ground fault circuit interupter protection (gri) as required.observed in sprinkler control room and electrical equipment room convienence receptacle outlets not of the gfci type not with gfci
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. observed in basement the ball drip for the fire dept connection incorrectly installed w/drain piping & inside of a closed pump pit. remedy: repair &/or repla
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 903.6 failure to paint dedicated sprinkler piping/valves in accordance w/section. observed on all floor dedicated sprinkler piping not paint red. remedy: paint dedicated sprinkler piping/valves as per sect
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed gas piping at gas meter located outdoor not painted to be protected from the elements & corrosion. remedy: repair &/or replace paint gas piping outdoo
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:no fire stoppingper bc 712.3;27-345. holes in wall,cables and pipe are not fire stopped in the electrical,boiler room also open holes in laundry room that a
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials devices,appliances or wiring in use. observed in 5th fl storage room,1st fl elevator motor room,break area outside of electrical equipment r
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10.38r11.35q07.60q07.39q07. 02x10 inside car phone doesn't work 38r11 extension cord for traveler 35q07 missing electrical box cover on top of a car 60q07 unguarded motor rm light 39q07 unguarded top of a ca
Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 210
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 26, 2022 · Apt 210
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 26, 2022 · Apt 210
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 106
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 404
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 27, 2011 · Apt 207
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 216
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 207
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 207
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 34,666 ft²
- Lot area
- 25,000 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 402
- Council district
- 26
- Block / lot
- 307 / 10
- Assessed value
- $3,114,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #423324, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.
Questions about 33-17 Greenpoint Avenue
Who owns 33-17 Greenpoint Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jai Ambe ..
Does 33-17 Greenpoint Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 33-17 Greenpoint Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 33-17 Greenpoint Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.