85-31 Britton Avenue
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01504-0050Map
Owner of record: Kwai Ying Lee, As Trustee
85-31 Britton Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Queens, 11373. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kwai Ying Lee, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 201 housing violations here, most recently on July 3, 2024. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 201
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 235
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 201
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17105373 issued 03-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical service panel cover at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 walls erected from floor to ceiling with door and door frame creating additional room without natural light and ventaliation in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at east yard at fire escape
Mar 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
Mar 1, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air condition and construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of constrction materials at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction material at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at north stack
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and walls on all stories at public hallways
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at stairs leading to roof from bulk head , 3rd story
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items on all story balconies , stack at north
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower and upper window sashes in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 squate feet at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall,east wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 19, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 19, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1504 / 50
- Assessed value
- $396,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #407544, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 85-31 Britton Avenue
Who owns 85-31 Britton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kwai Ying Lee, As Trustee.
Does 85-31 Britton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 201 housing violations at this property.
Is 85-31 Britton Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 85-31 Britton Avenue built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85-31 Britton Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.