85-20 Elmhurst Avenue
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01559-0007Map
Owner of record: Elmhurst Judge Co LLC
85-20 Elmhurst Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Queens, 11373. It has 52 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Elmhurst Judge Co LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on April 19, 2026. 9 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 53 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 86
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at hopper door at compactor closet, 1st story
Apr 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet, 1st story
Mar 24, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from north at east wall door in the foyer located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from south at west wall door in the foyer located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the bathroom , the 1st room from north located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at compactor closet, 1st story
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on balcony 3rd from east building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
May 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and household articles at all balconies front stacks at fire escape
Aug 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items and planters. at 2nd, 4th and 5th story at 2nd stack from east, at fire escape at east
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2nd, and 6th story at 3rd stack at fire escape at east
Jul 26, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 public hall, 1st story
Jul 26, 2021
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.
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 9, 2012 · Apt 1D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 9, 2012 · Apt 1D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 9, 2012 · Apt 1D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 27
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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 - active - 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 9, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 31, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p1137
Sep 5, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(35)light (11)light fixture under car
Dec 26, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
05x10,10m07,05b10,70o02,71x10. 05x10-repair door zone lock; 10m07-missing car door gib; 05b10-car door doesn't fully open; 70o02-pit very dirty; 71x10-pit light inoperative.
Feb 3, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit - work noted at cellar rear room next to elevator has been be configured into a studio entertainment area. observed drop down ceiling several (recess) ceiling lights,water & waste. line instal
Oct 3, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances - noted at premises a 6 story multiple dwelling elevator apt consist of several ac unitsinstalled at various exterior floor windows missing mounting bracket.
Sep 29, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
58b10,40d06,97v01,60q03,100m07,73o02,74o02,70o02. 58b10- too much playbetween worm & gear. 40d06- secure smoke (hole) grating on motor roof flr. 97v01- adjust leveling (too much off even for swing speed ac)
Mar 18, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Fence exceeds permitted height noted: iron grill fence and gate at front and sides of premises is approx. 10 feet high. exceeds permitted six feet height. remedy: conform fence to code.
Jun 27, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28h01,03m07,57o02,35p17 (28h01)top and bottom (03m07)capacity plate
May 13, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01,57o02,35p07,75u07,
Nov 24, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38l,75u,36t,74i,74-window in motor room cease use until item 38 is complied with before returning to service call 312-8740
Mar 23, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,57o,36i,55i
Sep 17, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2025 · Apt 5G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 6J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 6J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 6G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2012 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 25, 2012 · Apt 1D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 52
- Building area
- 47,846 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,350 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1559 / 7
- Assessed value
- $1,402,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #412125, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 85-20 Elmhurst Avenue
Who owns 85-20 Elmhurst Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elmhurst Judge Co LLC.
Does 85-20 Elmhurst Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 85-20 Elmhurst Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 53 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 52 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 85-20 Elmhurst Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85-20 Elmhurst Avenue?
It has 52 residential units and 53 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.