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72-03 31 Avenue

Queens, NY 11370BBL 4-01121-0043Map

Owner of record: Kwong, George Yatman

72-03 31 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Queens, 11370. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kwong, George Yatman. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 16 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 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 · 25

  • 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 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water, plaster debris at boiler room, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at boiler room, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at boiler room, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2024

    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 14, 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 14, 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.

    Oct 31, 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.

    Oct 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Found 2 ao smith model xcr-40 400 & 1 xcg-50 400 gas fired hot water heaters & 3 weil mclain cga-25-spdn gas fired boilers cease used due to hazardous condition. spillage from flues gas shut down by utility. do

    Aug 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 2, 2024 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1950
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,102 ft²
Lot area
1,980 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
403
Council district
25
Block / lot
1121 / 43
Assessed value
$88,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #430523, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 72-03 31 Avenue

Who owns 72-03 31 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kwong, George Yatman.

Does 72-03 31 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 72-03 31 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 72-03 31 Avenue built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 72-03 31 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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