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32-20 34 Street

Queens, NY 11106BBL 4-00621-0044Map

Owner of record: The Vincent Buffa Living Trust

32-20 34 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Queens, 11106. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Vincent Buffa Living Trust. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 33 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
28

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 43

  • 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.

    Dec 2, 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door hinges at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2F

    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.

    Dec 12, 2023

    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

    Dec 12, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 24, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall 1st window from left in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash at east wall, 2nd window from left in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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.

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ''missing''

    Jan 29, 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

    Jan 29, 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.

    Jan 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jan 29, 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.

    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
  • 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 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 26, 2018

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2018

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    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 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protetcion/sidewlak shed does not meet code specifications noted sidewalk shed erected front of 32-20 34 street aproxmately (15) near ft for protetcion from debre at 3248 34 street but shed has no op

    Oct 2, 2019 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection-sidewalk does not meet code specification.noted:side walk shed erected approxmimately 10 linear feet front of buildin g for protection of work debris at 32-18 34street.the shed does not ha

    Sep 26, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at the time of inspection i observed 1 range installed in the cellar without a permit. rem:obtain permit

    Dec 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection & certification by d.o.b at the time of inspection i observed one gas range in use in the cellar without gas authoristion. inspections must be done before gas a

    Dec 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 1FT

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 20, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 3A

    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
1922
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,605 ft²
Lot area
2,425 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
621 / 44
Assessed value
$550,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #407747, last renewed —.

Questions about 32-20 34 Street

Who owns 32-20 34 Street?

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

Does 32-20 34 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 32-20 34 Street 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 32-20 34 Street built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 32-20 34 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.