32-70 Steinway Street

Queens, NY 11103BBL 4-00656-0165Map

Owner of record: R Gelpi

32-70 Steinway Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Queens, 11103. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is R Gelpi. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on September 1, 2011. 9 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 9
DOB violations: 19
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 16

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Sep 1, 2011

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 · 9

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2011
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baluster at stair at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2011
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: install pedestrian protection sidewalk shed approximately 25' linear feet at exposure 1 on (steinway street) extending past 5' feet at exposure 2 and 4 to safeguard public and property
Jun 3, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed
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 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
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

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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 - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boiler boiler optional
18b/31a
Nov 24, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1(front) on the 3rd floor, parapet is severely deteriorated approx. 16' of the cornice is missing, with loose pl
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Non-hazardous
18b,31a
Nov 24, 1990
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Mold
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Stairs
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Doors
Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 2, 2006 · 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: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,500 ft²
Lot area: 1,440 ft²
Zoning: C4-2A
Community board: 401
Council district: 22
Block / lot: 656 / 165
Assessed value: $117,120
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 32-70 Steinway Street

Who owns 32-70 Steinway Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is R Gelpi.

Does 32-70 Steinway Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 32-70 Steinway 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 32-70 Steinway Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 32-70 Steinway Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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