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21-79 Steinway Street

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00797-0003Map

Owner of record: 21-79 Steinway Property LLC

21-79 Steinway Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1890 in Queens, 11105. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 21-79 Steinway Property LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 44 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 4 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 · 47

  • 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 7, 2026

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2025

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2025

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

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

    Dec 20, 2025

    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

    Dec 20, 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 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 12, 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 16, 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 24, 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 29, 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
  • 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

    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 8, 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 16, 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 16, 2021

    Open — Info 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 1, 2019

    Open — Info 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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective handles at faucet bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective up sash window glass in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective burners at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiliing in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling ( northeast and southwest sectionss ) at cellar

    Sep 16, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the plumbing and construction materials etc thru out at cellar

    Sep 16, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator,bed,paintcans,etc.at 3rd.stry.publichall. at boiler room

    Sep 9, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range etc.at 1st.stry.public hall. at boiler room

    Sep 9, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1st.stry.public hall. at boiler room

    Sep 9, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters at 3rd.stry.public hall. at boiler room

    Sep 9, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Replace with new the missing balusters at 2nd.stry public hall. at boiler room

    Sep 9, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st.stry.pubkic hall. at boiler room

    Sep 9, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective magnetic gasket on refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 14, 2002 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin , roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north

    Aug 14, 2002 · Apt 1L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 2 sty rear apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Oct 24, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty pub hall r71.

    Feb 21, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 combination sink & tub installed cellar center south.

    Oct 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 wood stud plywood partitions erected creating two rooms cellar rear.

    Oct 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 26

  • 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    R.m

    Oct 3, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Ecb violation issued for occupancy contrary to c of o. atoi observed at the backyard, spar decoration and relaxation area with a vibrant orange cushion and a bar., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Sep 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35349228x issued on 09-11-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Nov 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35349228x issued on 09-11-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. remedy: comp

    Sep 21, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35349228x issued on 9/11/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain buildi

    Jul 26, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners'order contained in summons/violation #35349228x issued on 9/11/18 and to file a cert.of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bld.in code

    Jun 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35349228x issued on 09/11/11 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg

    Feb 6, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35349228x issued on 9/11/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain build

    Dec 15, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35349228x issued on 09/11/18 and to file a certification of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.01. failure to maintain

    Nov 1, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35333321y issued on 07-30-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. remedy: comp

    Oct 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: foundation wall bldg inside due to water seepage from outside-observed 2" of water in the cellar floor at time of inspection. previous summons issued w/

    Sep 11, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35333321y issued 07/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. rem: c

    Sep 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain. noted: at time of inspection masonry coating along foundation wall is cracked bulging along exp#2 foundation walls water damages evident along entire wall. have licensed p.e. evaluate struc

    Jul 30, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. side walk shed installed in front of the building. 5 section of scaffoldings installed on top of side walk shed removed couple of front exterior wall plywood & replaced with new plywood

    Nov 13, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted:complete renov 1st floor-replacing rotted floor joist and partitions-new steel metal studs being installed at 1st floor.remedy:stop all work and obtain permits

    Jun 9, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Mar 7, 2003 · 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 (S9)
Year built
1890
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,650 ft²
Lot area
2,517 ft²
Zoning
R5D
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
797 / 3
Assessed value
$608,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #409402, last renewed Sep 18, 2018.

Questions about 21-79 Steinway Street

Who owns 21-79 Steinway Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 21-79 Steinway Property LLC.

Does 21-79 Steinway Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 21-79 Steinway Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 21-79 Steinway Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21-79 Steinway Street?

It has 4 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.