70-17 37 Avenue
Queens, NY 11372BBL 4-01270-0064Map
Owner of record: Cruzin, Catalina D.
70-17 37 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Queens, 11372. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cruzin, Catalina D.. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 27 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 24, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 15, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 3, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 3, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 1, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 22, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 1, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Jul 11, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at attic
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt ATTIC
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range located at b-room attic, 3rd story
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt ATTIC
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1st sty apartment converted to comercial store located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes thru-out located at b-room attic, 3rd story
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt ATTIC
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 full bathroom & kitchen present located at b-room attic, 3rd story
Aug 9, 2004 · Apt ATTIC
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition attic now used as class 'a; apartment.
Nov 8, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked , cellar
Nov 7, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 100 watts incandescent. at front areaway
May 24, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 16, 2007
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 16, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 28, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 work w/o permit observed: attached to front of bldg multiple 3 signage attached to fls 1 & 2 of premises. at front yard: standing sign board w/4 - 2'x 2'6" signs. remedy: obtain permit.
Jan 26, 2013 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the cetificate of occupancy or bldg dept records attic occupied & arranged as "b" rooms partitons erected with kitchen & bathroom facilities installed
Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records attic use change from storage and ordinary use to an apartment partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom facilities
Nov 8, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit. work noted: at attic level erected partitions and installed water and waste line for a (3) piece bathroom (toilet,tub, sink) remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditions
Oct 27, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept of buildings records. d.o.b. indicate attic to be storage. illegal occupancy noted: attic converted to (2) bedrooms with a (3) piece bathroom (toilet, tub, sink) remedy: discontinue i
Oct 27, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid cetificate of occupancy. first floordwelling used or stove. designer boutique, bldg altered under permit #401231662- no valid cetificate of occupancy remedy:obtain valid cofo
Jun 3, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having a prohibited illuminated sign in r7a district
Feb 28, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allwoed by cofo#95003. illega occupancy noted: at 1st fl front full partition walls erected creating a telephon business. note: office machines and furniture noted as well a 3pc bathr
Oct 30, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal number of families and use building department c of o#95003 indicate that residence is a legal 3 family;residence now altered for occupancy
Feb 22, 2000 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit(s)in attic created a class'a'apartment with full electrical and plumbing services.on first floor erected full height partitions in dividing same and creating 2 office spaces.remedy:obtain pe
Feb 22, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Occupanncy contrary to that allowed by co 3 95003 illegal occupancy noted, legal 3 family converted to an illegal 4 family anf office noted at 1st fl. front living space was converted to office space asst. off.
Feb 22, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district. illegal running a business in atwo family house, first floor (pan american money transfer) also at&t digital phone service. discontinue illegal use.
Oct 5, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of bldg records from a legal dwelling at 1st story front to the illegal use as a commercial business remedy discontinue illegal use as a commercuak business remedy
Jul 19, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department record.leagel useone family residence on 1st floor now being used as residence and three offices. remedy:obtain a permit to show change if feasible or
Jan 31, 1992 · Penalty $140
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted. installing commercial sign awning onbuilding facade. joy travel facade. remedy:obtain a permit if feasibleot restore premises to prior legal condition.
Nov 6, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt ATTIC
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Aug 25, 2004 · Apt ATTIC
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt ATTIC
Close - General
Doors
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt ATTIC
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt ATTIC
Close - General
Doors
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt PVTHS
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt PVTHS
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt PVTHS
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Nov 4, 2003 · Apt PVTHS
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 403
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1270 / 64
- Assessed value
- $90,240
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #414604, last renewed Jan 14, 2005.
Questions about 70-17 37 Avenue
Who owns 70-17 37 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cruzin, Catalina D..
Does 70-17 37 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 70-17 37 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 70-17 37 Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 70-17 37 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.