70-20 Central Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03686-0011Map
Owner of record: Pipitone Properties
70-20 Central Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pipitone Properties. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 68
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 50
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 · 68
- 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 7, 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — 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 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and east walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick mortar joints at south wall of building facade, above 1st window from east at 3rd story, extending up to front of parapet wall.
May 23, 2024
Open — 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 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective deteriorated door frame at building entrance door at east , 1st story
Apr 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window recesses at all windows in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper window sash at fire escape window, 2nd window from north at east in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash at 2nd window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective approx 2 sqft of ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and east walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring blance at lower window sash at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2
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 27, 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall
Feb 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 32
- Block / lot
- 3686 / 11
- Assessed value
- $283,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #409949, last renewed Apr 3, 2025.
Questions about 70-20 Central Avenue
Who owns 70-20 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pipitone Properties.
Does 70-20 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.
Is 70-20 Central 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 70-20 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 70-20 Central Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.