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36-17 28 Avenue

Queens, NY 11103BBL 4-00652-0085Map

Owner of record: The Vincent Buffa Living Trust

36-17 28 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Queens, 11103. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is The Vincent Buffa Living Trust. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 15 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 26

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Dec 11, 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 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.

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 1, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing at 1 sty east apt 2 tenant mr parker. located at apt 2

    Jan 12, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective at 2 sty east apt 4 tenant ms allende. located at apt 4

    Jan 12, 1994 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective at 2 sty west apt 3 tenant mr acippo. located at apt 3

    Jan 12, 1994 · Apt 3

    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 12, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at kitchen 1 sty east apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jan 12, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 2RT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 23, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C3)
Year built
1921
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
652 / 85
Assessed value
$367,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #404711, last renewed Jan 15, 2025.

Questions about 36-17 28 Avenue

Who owns 36-17 28 Avenue?

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

Does 36-17 28 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 36-17 28 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 36-17 28 Avenue built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 36-17 28 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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