179 Woodward Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03377-0092Map
Owner of record: Y Benes LLC
179 Woodward Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Y Benes LLC. HPD has recorded 255 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2023. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 255
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 297
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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
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HPD housing violations · 255
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3F
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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall of 3rd story public hall
Feb 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall of 3rd story public hall
Feb 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoe rack at 3rd story public hall
Feb 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at cellar entrance at rear yard
Feb 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at cellar entrance at front
Feb 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at 2nd and 3rd story balcony at rear fire escape
Feb 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around wash basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cauling around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet waste line at water closet; lower level in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 10 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ; defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
May 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx one square feet east and south wall, approx 1 square feet west and south wall at cellar
May 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of room used for sleeping inconjunction with 1st sty apt 1lb at cellar
May 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar .vacate order #16803 posted 04/20/2021
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use for living sleeping area created at cellar , west
Apr 2, 2021
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 floor penetrated creating an opening for staircase leading to 1st story apartment 1r to cellar
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sleeping in cellar at west
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 1R
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.
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from 1st sty vestibule to apt located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 13, 2019
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
Mar 13, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jan 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 public hall bulkhead removed and new scuttle opening 21 inches by 28 inches with metal ladder installed at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/ buzzer / intercom system in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at stairs 3sty to bulk-head. at public hall
Jul 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story
May 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story
May 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at north wall from switch to ceiling light fixture in the 5th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story
May 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door lock in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to the certificate of occupancy or building department records.cellar usage changed from ordinary storage to illegal roomwith bathroom facilities.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amended cof
May 20, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.first floor apartment illegal room with kitchen and bathroom facilities installed.remedy:discontinue illegal use
Apr 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed the certificated of occupancy or building department records.illegal rooms in cellar with bathroom facilities installed.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amended cofo.
Apr 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide gas on 5-11-15, in spected apt 3l. there was no gas to apt.upon inspection of basement (insp time 1:30), i found meter locked by utility co.
May 11, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illegal future gas connections (inspection time 1:30) on 5-11-15, i inspected basement ofsaid premises.on an operating gas line, i observed 4-5 illegal future
May 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.4, 27.345. observed on march 19 2015 at 12:20pm in bsmt boiler room missing fire stopping at boiler door for pipe penetrations
Mar 19, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Misc. viols. observed on march 19,2015 at 12:20pm apt 2l and 3l unsup ported gas piping and () fitting causing gas leaks for cooking stoves.gas shut off by utility and red tagged. out of service.basement as pip
Mar 19, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work no permit. observed on march 192015 at 12:20pm in basement boilerroom new 2" - 1 1/2 pvc drainpiping and 2"cast iron fittings for 1st flr plumbing fixtures-no dob permit on file for work.photos taken.rmdy
Mar 19, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.work noted:@ cellar level premises erected full height partitions for(5)rooms contructed out of cement blocks,verical doors and trim.rem:obtain permit or restore to prior condition
May 16, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered as a dwelling from more than the legally approve # of dwelling.the dob records indicates premises to be a legal(6)family dwelling.@ 3rd right fl.has been illegally converted to a sro creating
May 16, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for nov #34766423m. pursuant to 28-204.2 rem: file a certificate of correction.
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct ecb #34697104z for creating class "a" apt in cellar no record of correction with dob rem: comply with order
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34697104z for work w/o permit @ cellar installed 3pc bath & gas line for stove w/o permit no record of correction rem: comply w/ comms order & obtain
Feb 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families dob record indicate premises to be legally approved for 6 family cellar storage residence is now altered for occupa
Aug 18, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Wrk w/o a permit wrk noted @ cellar lvl installed water & waste line for 3 piece bthrm (shower toilet sink) also gas line for gas stove rem obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families building dept records which indicate residence legally approved for (6) families. residence now altered for occupan
Dec 20, 2002 · Penalty $11,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permits work noted : at 2nd fl left side erected partition creating seprate room also noted at 3rd fl right side erected partitiionsubdiving apt creating room. remedy : obtian permits or restore to pri
Dec 20, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Unknown
46a,42b,32 cover hole on flue pipe
Apr 19, 1991 · Penalty $125
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 24, 2021 · Apt 1BL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 24, 2021 · Apt 1BL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2021 · Apt 1BL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2021 · Apt 1BL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 18, 2021 · Apt 1BL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 18, 2021 · Apt 1BL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2021 · Apt 1BL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 21, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 24, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3377 / 92
- Assessed value
- $318,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #417921, last renewed Jun 12, 2025.
Questions about 179 Woodward Avenue
Who owns 179 Woodward Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Y Benes LLC.
Does 179 Woodward Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 255 housing violations at this property.
Is 179 Woodward Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 179 Woodward Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 179 Woodward 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.