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40-17 20 Avenue

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00801-0061Map

Owner of record: Polise Gennaro

40-17 20 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1940 in Queens, 11105. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Polise Gennaro. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. 9 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 2025

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 · 21

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Dec 2, 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
  • 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

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 4, 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.

    Nov 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at windows throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retatrd plaster ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 16, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 16, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 2 sty east apt 2c ms rameriz. , section '' ''

    Jul 12, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    The common wall has been removed from adjacent buildings without permit. there are signs of settlement with sloping apt and hallway floors.

    Sep 5, 2026

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide/ maintain second means of egress. noted: fire escape drop ladder leads to a 3 foot passageway obstructed by illegal one story rear extension and masonry column with steel gate., remove obstru

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at rear of premises i vinyl fence approx 8' high which blocks egress from fire escape hindering escape in the event of an emergency. there is also an air conditi

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to department records. at 2nd floor residential area was converted into an adult entertainment area with private rooms and beds set up for group sex activities. at 1st floor a bar was created

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. at cellar level ceiling is in a state of disrepair with damage and or missing sections along with missing and/or insufficient fire rating., repair and/replace

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at second floor erected full height partitions creating multiple rooms to be used for adult activities. also installed water and waste lines for 2 bathrooms and a walk in shower for multipl

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at cellar level installed 4 screw jacks and 4x4's to hold up ceiling that's in disrepair., obtain permit

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at 1st floor the strucutural wall was removed near the front entryway to make a larger gathering area for events, obtain permit

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. at 2nd floor the sprinkler heads were painted over along with foreign object blocking sprinkler heads., repair and/replace

    Sep 5, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 21, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 21, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2011 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1940
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
7,250 ft²
Lot area
5,001 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
801 / 61
Assessed value
$850,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #403362, last renewed Feb 26, 2026.

Questions about 40-17 20 Avenue

Who owns 40-17 20 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Polise Gennaro.

Does 40-17 20 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 40-17 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 40-17 20 Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 40-17 20 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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