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20-53 18 Street

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00894-0030Map

Owner of record: Cental Astoria

20-53 18 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1949 in Queens, 11105. It has 84 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cental Astoria. HPD has recorded 174 housing violations here, most recently on December 30, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 84 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
174
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
645

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 30, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
84
About 100% of the building's 84 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 · 174

  • C

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

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut off valve 1st from top at water supply line inside closet at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing dome light cover for light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin. in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''20-53''

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). detective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''20-53''

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''20-53''

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard

    Aug 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling intermediate 2nd sty landing public stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color over ceiling inside north 1 closet in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling inside north 1 closet in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak south wall in west 1 closet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling intermediate landing at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges.. in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''20-53''

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 3rd story

    Dec 28, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department over ceiling and east wall at bulkhead , 3rd story

    Dec 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and east wall at bulkhead , 3rd story

    Dec 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall and ceiling at bulkhead , 3rd story

    Dec 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2016)

    Feb 16, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2014

    Sep 1, 2016

    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

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.there is a one story garage on the property.the garage is approx.15'wide by 25'wide by 15'high.this garage is not indicated on job#402274800.rem:obtain all necessary permits.

    Jan 15, 2015

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit work noted: erected separate structures with wood frame 6"x6" posts 8' height approx size 8'x15' forms prepared pouring concrete for slab total is 5 structures around perimeter. remedy: stop

    Oct 14, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    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 (C9)
Year built
1949
Floors
3
Residential units
84
Building area
62,283 ft²
Lot area
60,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
894 / 30
Assessed value
$2,922,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #412035, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 20-53 18 Street

Who owns 20-53 18 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cental Astoria.

Does 20-53 18 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 174 housing violations at this property.

Is 20-53 18 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 84 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 84 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 20-53 18 Street built?

City records list 1949 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20-53 18 Street?

It has 84 residential units.

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