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86-34 St James Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01582-0023Map

Owner of record: Gittel Realty Associates LP

86-34 St James Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11373. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gittel Realty Associates LP. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on November 12, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
87
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
119

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 12, 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
14
About 82% of the building's 17 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 · 87

  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d23, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt D23

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt d23, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt D23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt d23, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt D23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt d23, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt D23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt d23, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt D23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt D22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt D22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt D22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d32, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt D32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east court

    Nov 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard court

    Nov 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective brick work and mortar joints at 4th tread up from bottom leading to vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bullnose marble insert at landing at vestibule at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt d10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt d10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximate 20 sq.ft mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt d10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt D10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt D11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt d11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt D11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt d11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt D11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt d11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt D11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt d11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt D11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt d11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt D11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt D11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt D22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash of east window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt D22

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt D22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt D22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance in the entire apartment located at apt d22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt D22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2018 · Apt D12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2018 · Apt D12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2015

    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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the south living room located at apt d14, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 1, 2006 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor through out south living room located at apt d14, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 1, 2006 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt d14, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 1, 2006 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line sink in the kitchen located at apt d14, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 1, 2006 · Apt D14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door in the foyer located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, picture moulding at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt d21, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2005 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exteroir bldg bathroom floor at apt 4d -1st floor collapsed.remedy:make all necessary repairs in a safe and lawful manner

    Aug 25, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit removal of entire parapet wall w/brick failing to side walk. stop all work remedy: make site safe immediately file obtain permits.

    Nov 1, 1996

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely and properly remove material debris from construction site debris from parapet wall piled at center of roof over loading remedy: safely and properly remove debris.

    Nov 1, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit side walk shed 100' on st james ave has no permit. remedy: obtain permits.

    Nov 1, 1996

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide contractors sign. remedy:provide sign.

    Nov 1, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt D10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt D23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt D22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt D22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt D22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 20, 2024 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 20, 2024 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt D31

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt D4

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
17
Building area
11,448 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1582 / 23
Assessed value
$463,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #406848, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 86-34 St James Avenue

Who owns 86-34 St James Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gittel Realty Associates LP.

Does 86-34 St James Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.

Is 86-34 St James Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 82% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 86-34 St James Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 86-34 St James Avenue?

It has 17 residential units.

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