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29-16 21 Avenue

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00846-0036Map

Owner of record: M & L 21 Ave Realty

29-16 21 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11105. It has 37 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is M & L 21 Ave Realty. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on May 16, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
105
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
236

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 16, 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
34
About 92% of the building's 37 apartments
Up from 33 in 2018

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 · 105

  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder 2nd stack from east fire escape at building front

    May 16, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing east railing by drop ladder at 2nd story balcony at fire escape. 1st stack from west at north. building rear

    Mar 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at metal gate at west yard

    Mar 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''6-9'', at east

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''6-9'', at east

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 panels at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''6-9'', at east

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 27

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''6-9'', at east

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 27

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape. 1st stack from west at north. building rear

    Mar 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading roof at public hall

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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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 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than10 sq.ft mold at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of stove with doors in tact,worokout bicycle and air conditioner at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 49

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 49

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 49

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to apartment in the entrance located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 49

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 49

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 49

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 49

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 49

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 49, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 49

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at south in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection at waistline water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at second stack at west from south at fire escape

    Sep 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 ; 300 watts incandescent or equivalent, light fixtures present

    Dec 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 27

    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

    Jun 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2nd sty balcony at front bldg

    Jun 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure slat at east side bolcony rear yard bldg at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear yard bldg at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors - in the entrance located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the private hallway located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    I observed at time of inspection in apartment 27 on 2nd floor leak coming from drain line of kitchen sink. which is prohibited by nyc pc 102.3 which states maintenance installation both existing and new shall b

    Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39072852x issued on 10/27/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Jan 8, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Gas line at burner must be hard piped, discharge pipe on relief valves valve body missing, lugs on front cleanout plate missing correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction

    Oct 27, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 27

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 49

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 49

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 49

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 49

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2020 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 48

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 49

    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
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
37
Building area
26,328 ft²
Lot area
9,500 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
846 / 36
Assessed value
$1,498,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #408999, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.

Questions about 29-16 21 Avenue

Who owns 29-16 21 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is M & L 21 Ave Realty.

Does 29-16 21 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.

Is 29-16 21 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 29-16 21 Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 29-16 21 Avenue?

It has 37 residential units.

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