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23-56 31 Street

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00842-0030Map

Owner of record: Qama Realty Corporation

23-56 31 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11105. It has 13 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Qama Realty Corporation. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 35 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
13
About 100% of the building's 13 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 · 45

  • A

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

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiators at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 1, 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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,, in the entrance located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2022 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east at north, the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 15 sq/ft at the north wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower inner window sash glass pane at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 7

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Aug 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 4

    Open — 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 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2007 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building at front areaway, 1st story

    May 11, 2007

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the private hallway located at apt 3, 1st story, apartment at north

    Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, apartment at north

    Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, apartment at north

    Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, apartment at north

    Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood frames of window 3 sty northwest apt 11 thruout. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1989 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls private hall 3 sty north west apt 11. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1989 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak into private hall 3 sty northwest apt 11 er1. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1989 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of washing machines & refrigerator cellar thruout.

    Sep 14, 1988

    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 suspended hung ceiling cellar at center.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof at center west .

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door 2 sty apt 8 r73. located at apt 8

    Sep 14, 1988 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling with fire retarded material cellar center.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires clg kitchen 3 sty apt 9. , section '' ''

    Sep 14, 1988 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 st apt 8. located at apt 8

    Sep 14, 1988 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 5. , section '' ''

    Jan 19, 1988 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Cease use 3a&b15, 16,216,32a,48a,50a&b,51 51)hazardous condition-boiler sealed-flue pipe out of chimney base 50a)no support on flue pipe b)boiler dirty should be cleaned.correct all violating conditions and

    Jun 16, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect noted-loose & bulging stucco cement finish on wall adj to p.s.85 play yard/walk-way. this is a danger to studentsremedy:obtain shed/remove loose cement stucco & repair wall.

    May 19, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. exterior walls: defects are: cracked & missing masonry at 3rd sty, south, front adjoining to school yd. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the exterior wall.

    May 4, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 23, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 23, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 4, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 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
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
13
Building area
7,440 ft²
Lot area
4,376 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
842 / 30
Assessed value
$383,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #406306, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 23-56 31 Street

Who owns 23-56 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Qama Realty Corporation.

Does 23-56 31 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 23-56 31 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 23-56 31 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 23-56 31 Street?

It has 13 residential units.

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