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40-12 20 Avenue

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00799-0033Map

Owner of record: Gavalas, Nikolaos

40-12 20 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1870 in Queens, 11105. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gavalas, Nikolaos. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2024.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 12, 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 · 23

  • 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

    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 24, 2023

    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 15, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watt incandescent or equivalent.

    Apr 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door at bottom of stair enclosure to cellar from 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door to boiler room at cellar rear west.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass pane of storm door cellar to rear yard.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at cellar throughout.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed elec clg wires cellar throughout.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub halls.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar throughout.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard fire retarded clg cellar throughout.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard & cellar throughout.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at vestibule pub hall.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Feb 19, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance at 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Feb 19, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Feb 19, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations at 1 sty apt 1 missing. , section '' ''

    Feb 19, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ local law 103/89 note: drain pipe diverted,causing water to flow onto pave side walk and into the street at front.remedy:conform to ll 103-89 discontinue the illegal of water in the st

    May 4, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    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 (C0)
Year built
1870
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
799 / 33
Assessed value
$83,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #416561, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 40-12 20 Avenue

Who owns 40-12 20 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gavalas, Nikolaos.

Does 40-12 20 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 40-12 20 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 40-12 20 Avenue built?

City records list 1870 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40-12 20 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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