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20-78 31 Street

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00848-0069Map

Owner of record: Dorothea 21st Co LLC

20-78 31 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11105. It has 42 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Dorothea 21st Co LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2019. 1 of the 18 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2019

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 81% of the building's 42 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 · 18

  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt b1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2019 · Apt B1

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • 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, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts d1, west 1 apartment in the 4th story. vacate number 146165. november 15 2018

    Nov 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass panes to skylight at bulkhead to roof , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective door to bulkhead , section ''29-21''

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    50,50a 50-missing spill switch (laudromat),50a-missing relief valve onstorage tank nptco boiler 500,000 btu.

    Oct 11, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354 34a.39.50.44b.50a.50b.50c. 50 2 prestrols on 1 1/4 nipple 50a missing check valve on boiler water feed line 50b missing anti syphin valve shut off at top of tank 50c boiler jackfit corroded

    Sep 30, 2008 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354 21b.50.50b.50c 50 check valve missing from boiler feed line 50b manual feed line not protected by backflow 50c missing dar kit on oil burner 5.5gph

    Sep 30, 2008 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit noted fascade repair in progress parapet wall at nort w/o corner of bldg removed w/o permit remedy stop all work obtain all required permits to complete fascade and parapet wall repair

    Oct 26, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Gas vent height and locations: installed on1 floor gas vent in wall form laundromat 7' high from the grade not complying with section 27-888 as dob code requirements height and location of thr exhaust vent. rem

    Jul 24, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BANDC

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt B2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 25, 2010 · Apt C6

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 25, 2010 · Apt C6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 18, 2010 · Apt D5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt C11

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt C11

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt C11

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 24, 2009 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 29, 2009 · Apt D5

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 21, 2009 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 7, 2009 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 12, 2008 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 16, 2008 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 14, 2008 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 10, 2008 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 16, 2008 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 6, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 16, 2008 · Apt B12

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 16, 2008 · Apt B12

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2007 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2007 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 8, 2007 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2005 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 3, 2005 · Apt D8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 31, 2005 · Apt D8

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 18, 2005 · Apt A11

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 8, 2005 · Apt C6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt C6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2004 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt B9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt A6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2004 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2004 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2004 · Apt C6

    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 (C7)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
42
Building area
38,207 ft²
Lot area
18,469 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
848 / 69
Assessed value
$2,230,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #400919, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 20-78 31 Street

Who owns 20-78 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dorothea 21st Co LLC.

Does 20-78 31 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 20-78 31 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 81% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 20-78 31 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20-78 31 Street?

It has 42 residential units and 48 units in total.

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