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143-37 Sanford Avenue

Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05049-0041Map

Owner of record: C.h Sanford Realty LLC.

143-37 Sanford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1973 in Queens, 11355. It has 18 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is C.h Sanford Realty LLC.. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 29 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 45

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges at 1st fire door from east at south leading to fire stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 2nd fire door from east at south leading to fire stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges at fire door at south wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at 2nd fire door from east at south leading to fire stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door at south wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at 2nd fire door from east at south leading to fire stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at 1st fire door from east at south leading to fire stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2026

    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.

    Nov 21, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Apr 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 near mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and hinges at fire door at south wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door at south wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 15, 2025

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft mold at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

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

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

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furnitures and other house hold articles, ect. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bellbuzzer/ intercom system from vestiblue to in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood closet door in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1D

    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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall at east , 1st story

    Mar 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 26, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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

    Mar 26, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Nov 1, 2019

    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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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.

    Nov 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons #39105670n., file a certificate of correction

    Aug 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons #39105673z., file a certificate of correction

    Aug 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed mattress, oven, bicycles,a/c, shopping carts & vanity cabinet obstructing egress at floors 1,2&3., remove obstruction

    Aug 10, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply to commissioner's order to obtain an permits for violation #35725036h as of 8/10/2026, no permits has been filed within dept. records, comply with commissioner's order

    Aug 10, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted at time of inspection. stair at rear has passageway obstructed by twin size mattress,garbage bag and bicycles at, 1st and 2nd floor landing. also noted bo

    Apr 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted at time of inspection at 1st floor rear fire exit stair door is defective and not self-closing. remedy: repair/replace door.

    Apr 15, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order. failure to obtain permits or file certificate of corrections for summons 39105660j. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.

    Dec 9, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the department of buildings for summons 39105670n.remedy: file a certificate of corrections.

    Dec 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the department of buildings for summons 39105673z.remedy: file a certificate of corrections.

    Dec 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. note: observed respondent has failed to comply and file a certificate of correction with the

    Dec 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway: observed at the cellar label 2 second means of egress are blocked by excessive debris, wooden and metal furniture. workout equipment at roof pass way., remove ob

    Feb 8, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo. cofo #q185179 states 18 dwellings with 5 doctors office at cellar. at time of inspection cellar level now altered and occupied by 2 class a apts with full kitchen

    Feb 8, 2024 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. noted: illegal use in basement 2 class a apartment. apt-b4 observed sleeping quarters, installed 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink, shower)in kitchen residential sink electric outlet for stove, lig

    Feb 8, 2024 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 2F

    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 (C7)
Year built
1973
Floors
3
Residential units
18
Building area
17,000 ft²
Lot area
7,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5049 / 41
Assessed value
$1,285,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #421173, last renewed May 2, 2025.

Questions about 143-37 Sanford Avenue

Who owns 143-37 Sanford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is C.h Sanford Realty LLC..

Does 143-37 Sanford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 143-37 Sanford 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 143-37 Sanford Avenue built?

City records list 1973 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 143-37 Sanford Avenue?

It has 18 residential units and 23 units in total.

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