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27-56 27 Street

Queens, NY 11102BBL 4-00574-0125Map

Owner of record: The Vincent Buffa Living Trust

27-56 27 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Queens, 11102. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Vincent Buffa Living Trust. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 24 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
49

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
5
About 83% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • A

    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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 21, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 15, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 3, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 3rd story

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked cellar at boiler room

    Dec 3, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at first floor heading to cellar

    Mar 21, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall light fixture, entrance to building, at front areaway

    Jan 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at 60 watts incandescent lighting , southeast section, south yard, at fire passage way

    Jan 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cilynder key operated lock at door at fire passage way

    Jan 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ,cracked , brick parapet wall , at north east section, at north ,

    Jan 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dept. of bldg records indictes residence is multiple dwelling- 6 families, residence now altered by 7 families

    May 24, 2002 · Penalty $3,050

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit work noted. at cellar level walls erected creating bathroom with shower toilet and cavatory gas line for stove and kitchen sink, all without permit on file with bldg dept. remedy:obtain perm

    May 24, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 2FT

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt ALL6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 10, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 10, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 25, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 25, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 25, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1923
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,492 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
574 / 125
Assessed value
$443,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #415603, last renewed Apr 27, 2021.

Questions about 27-56 27 Street

Who owns 27-56 27 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Vincent Buffa Living Trust.

Does 27-56 27 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 27-56 27 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 27-56 27 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 27-56 27 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.