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21-81 Steinway Street

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00797-0002Map

Owner of record: Castle Group Property LLC

21-81 Steinway Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1890 in Queens, 11105. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Castle Group Property LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2024. 32 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 2024

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 · 36

  • 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 16, 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.

    Mar 8, 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 16, 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 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 2R

    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 at or near mailboxes 1 story public hall

    Nov 13, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door padlocked at 1 story public hall

    Nov 13, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling south room in the living room from south located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty apt 3l about 12 to 14 square feet mr agratiodis 956 4482 er1. located at apt 3l

    Jan 17, 1990 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing dead bolt lock at apt entrance door 3 floor west apt.

    Jan 17, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Jan 17, 1990 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock & assembly vestibule to 1 sty pub hall.

    Jan 17, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerators 1 sty pub hall.

    Jan 17, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerators at 1 sty pub hall with doors intact.

    Jan 17, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty west apt.

    Jan 17, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double key lock street door to 1 floor vestibule.

    Jan 17, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty apt 3l about 12x14 sq ft mr agratiodis 956 4482 er1. located at apt 3l

    Jan 17, 1990 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed at entrance door street to vestibule.

    Jan 17, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Jan 17, 1990 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance to bldg 1 sty.

    Oct 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing exterior metal siding 3 sty to roof front of bldg.

    Jun 23, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 2 and 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 23, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood tread out of stringer at stairs 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 23, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 23, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulb north wall fixture entrance to bldg.

    Jun 23, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of grocery store supplies cellar thruout.

    Jun 23, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition apt created at rear of store cortany to apt 626-39.

    Feb 27, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear stack all stys.

    Feb 27, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    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 - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 7, 2012

    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

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at the time of inspection i observed one weil mclaim boiler & one a.o smith hot water heater installed in the cellar without a permit. rem:obtain permit.

    Dec 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection & certification by d.o.b at the time of inspection i observed one weil mclazm boiler & onea.o smith hot water heater in use in the cellar without gas authorisat

    Dec 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2LT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 1R

    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 (S5)
Year built
1890
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,650 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5D
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
797 / 2
Assessed value
$608,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #401864, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 21-81 Steinway Street

Who owns 21-81 Steinway Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Castle Group Property LLC.

Does 21-81 Steinway Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 21-81 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 21-81 Steinway Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21-81 Steinway Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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