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138-70 Elder Avenue

Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05145-0055Map

Owner of record: Lafayette Apartments

138-70 Elder Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Queens, 11355. It has 126 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Apartments. HPD has recorded 230 housing violations here, most recently on April 15, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
230
DOB violations
78
ECB violations
88
HPD complaints
788

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 15, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 10% of the building's 126 apartments
Down from 18 in 2018

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 · 230

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom from vestibule to east wall in the private hallway located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sliding closet doors at east wall in the foyer located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective saddle at entrance door in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor within sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble flooring at vestibule at public hall

    Mar 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Mar 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Mar 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Mar 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story, section ''a-k'', at north

    Mar 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cords running from west wall to south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from east wall at vestibule area at basement to east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at west wall near stove in the kitchen located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    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 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window at south 1 leading to fire escape balcony in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 7p, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''l-w'', at south

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and hinges at fire door seperating section ( a-k) at north and section ( l-w) at south at basement

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at hopper door (labeled as 7th floor) at compactor closet, 6th story, section at north

    Feb 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges (labeled as 7th floor) at compactor closet, 6th story, section at north

    Feb 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a-k''

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st fire door leading to laundry room at public hall at basement

    Nov 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge at door to laundry room at public hall at basement, section ''l-w'', at east

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge at double fire door separating section east and west near mailbox at public hall at basement

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge at 2nd fire door leading to laundry room at public hall at basement, section ''l-w'', at east

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge at 1st fire door leading to laundry room at public hall at basement, section ''l-w'', at east

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly door cellar at laundry room

    May 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame and latch at laundry room

    May 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door hinges at compactor closet, 6th story, section ''south''

    May 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly at door at compactor closet, 6th story, section ''north ''

    May 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 6th story, section ''north ''

    May 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 sheet rock wall with door erected floor to ceiling creating two rooms which has fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 7t, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south ''

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 7T

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 7k, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north ''

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 7K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper hinges at compactor closet ( labeled as 7 floor) at public hall, 6th story, section ''a-k''

    Apr 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper hinges in compactor closet (labeled as 5th floor) at public hall, 4th story, section ''a-k'', at north

    Dec 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at south

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 5L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 78

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 5, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Observe temporary support jacks installed at exposure one supported canopy/awning

    Aug 15, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    Due to vehicle impacting building

    May 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 21, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 22, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 22, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    This pvt replaces 477428

    Jul 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Unsafe local law report filed

    Feb 21, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 17, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 17, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 24, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 24, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 28, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 28, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Oct 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Oct 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 88

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 35717817k, file a certificate of correction

    Jul 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time, i observed a sidewalk shed @exp#1 with cross braces installed a distance of 6 bays apart. which is more than the "every 4th bay" as per approved drawings. this reduces the structural stability of the s

    Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, i observed side walk sheds in place at exposure#1 and exposure#2, missing caps from the bolts. this creates sharp edges. causing hazardous conditions for pedestrians as per bc 3307.6.5.6

    Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to secure public safety and/or make the building's structures and appurtenances conform to the provision of the admin code. as noted: at the observed (1)cracked/spalled concrete including(walls, beams,

    Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 7a and 8a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #811401. agg2 history of noncompliance o

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard parking structure or make the building structure and appurtenances conform to the previous of th admin code after unsafe notification filed by qpsi#1 q0002323.note:at the time of inspection

    Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5) failure to secure public safety and/or make the buildings structures and appurtenances conform to the previous of the admin code after unsafe notification filed by qpsi#q0002323-1c-6

    Dec 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. note: as previous violation #35683749p pn 08-02-2024. as of today 10/12/2024 observed the same columns. also exposed steel reinforcement rebar at mult

    Oct 12, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed bc3307.6.observe shed at exposure#1&2 not to codes-fail to perform periodic safety inspection due to vertical member block yard access&founding(wood plates)rotted+parapet plywood disconnected&susc

    Aug 29, 2024 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    During the inspection, structural work was observed in front of the main entrance without a permit, in violation of 28-105.1. shoring was used to support a structure directly above the egress, posing an unsafe

    Aug 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    During the inspection, exposed electrical wiring was observed beneath the scaffold, with the conduit improperly connected to the light fixture. this condition violates b209 bc 3301.2 and 27-1009(a), indicating

    Aug 15, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5)failure to secure public safety and/or makethe building's structure and appurtenances conform to the previous of admin code after unsafe notification filed by qpsi#unps-q0002323-1c-00

    Aug 2, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed sidewalk shed installed on exposures 1 and 2 with expired permit q00595695-i1-sh exp 04/08/2023, renew permit

    Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 7a & 8a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #811401.agg2 history of noncompliance on 3

    Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit:note:at time of inspection of above premises observed at expo#3,a shed built approx 20'x12'x8' high w/ windows&door. and aslopped roof. as per dob no structural stability attest for and no per

    Jan 25, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical exam documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control911401.submit acceptable required technical report

    Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. at time of inspection observed a 6 story occupied bldg w/ sidewalk shed at exposure#1. during inspection noted that the sws does not meet code specificat

    Jun 29, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 7a and 8a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#811401.remedy:file acceptable report.

    Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Permit expired for temp const equipment onsite atoi on inactive 6styconst site observed sws in place on 2exps of bldg when research in dobnow was conducted notice that permit for sws thats in place had expired3

    Jun 26, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment onsite-expired permit for suspended scaffold.at time of inspection,observed non-code compliant unsafe supported scaffold in place at exposure#1&2.upon research in bis/dob now it

    Mar 2, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3314.1 non-code compliant supported scaffold.at time of inspection,observed supported scaffold in place at exp#1&2 in non-code compliant condition with expired scaffold permit on 11/30/2020.permit holder mnr gr

    Mar 2, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temp construction equipment onsite-expired permit. at time of inspection, i observed active site. three (3) workers climbing pipe scaffold frame to get onto sidewalk shed. sidewalk shed permit was expired. perm

    Nov 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, i observed sidewalk shed at exp #1 & #2. pedestrian protection did not meet code specifications. storage not allowed unless permit states designated area. sws was filled with materials an

    Nov 21, 2018 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with a law, rule or commissioner's order involving construction and/or equipment safety operations. note: at time of inspection, i observed workers performing facade related job using supporte

    Nov 21, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Approved drawings are required to be onsite available at inspector's/commissioner's request. note: at time of inspection, i observed active site with suspended scaffold on outrigger beam in place with no design

    Nov 21, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction. no guard. note: at time of inspection, i observed workers using shed platform to enter and exit their work platform without ade

    Nov 21, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Prohibited business advestising sign posted on the sidewalk shed.noted:at time of inspection business advestising sign for:d.k sidewalk shed$ scaffolding"posted on the shed recurring condition.previous summns#3

    Oct 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.1/partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28-201.1 and posted at premises.unsafe conditions.note:observed supported scaffold is in place the guardrail supported scaffold is in p

    Oct 3, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable cycle 8a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control# 811401. agg 2 : history of non compliance on 37001807x

    Aug 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or building dept records.noted:at 3rd floor apt n 2 bedroom converted into 3 bedroom by converting living room into a bedroom.at the time of inspection living room

    Jul 3, 2018 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted: on exp1 balconies have peeling of finish cracks at posts at exp2 several balconies have spalling of concrete and corners at rail post have cracked

    Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure tp providde adequate safety measures such as sidewalk sheds fence,etc,where require to protect & secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical report file"unsa

    Mar 27, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05l10,40r744o2 05l10:door zone restriction not functioning.repair. 40r7 permanent equipment installed in gpi receptacle. remove and provide seperate receptacle as per a.17 1 2 7 5 3(2003)

    Dec 10, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5l10,40r7 5l10 door zone restrictor bypassed.repair 40r7 permanent equipment installed in receptacles(gfi)remove and provide seperate recepticle a.17.12.7.5.3. (2003)

    Dec 10, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended inidicating correction of unsafe c nditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.agg 2 history of noncompliance on 36027589x,3602599p.rem:file acceptable amended repor

    Nov 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v01,60x10,56y02,56y13,39o02,39y02,29q07,26d06,67x10,03i11,70o02,34o02. 03i11-fan guard in car damaged.

    Oct 27, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    56y02,56y13,52q07,60b10,08v01,70o02,34o02,29q07. 52q07-missing/unguarded hoist ropes in machine room. install cable guard.

    Oct 27, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of shed w/o dept approval. noted: facade repairing job #420815256 has been completed and signed off at 9-12-2013 facade inspection report never been filed to facade unit.sidewalk shed has been removed

    Jul 14, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair

    May 29, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report.rem:file an amended report following remedial repairs of t

    Nov 28, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permit work noted: at apt 2w erected full partitions & door to create a additional bedroom in the studio apt. this nov supersedes nov 34890613l. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditio

    Dec 17, 2010 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit work noted @ apt 6v erected full partition & a door opening to convert kitchen to a additional bedroom relocate water & waste & gas lines to new kitchen in main hallway. this nov super sedes nov

    Dec 6, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence alt. for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept. of bldg records indicate premises as a multiple dwelling class "a" apts. premises is now alt. & occupied w/ sro

    Nov 9, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : erected full height partitions for (3)rooms in apt. 6v & (2) rooms in apt. 3j remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition

    Nov 9, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit work noted @ 6 fl level apt 6k erected partitions subdivide livingroom created 2 bedrooms also dining room converted to a bedroom by erected partition between kitchen & dining room all rooms

    Oct 1, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families dob records indicates premises to be legally approved for 120 family mdr 420501 residence now altered for occupancy

    Oct 1, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w.o permit. work noted: at apt 7j- 7th fl: living area subdividederecting full height partition wall creating 3 rooms & door provided in each room. 1-created bedroom w/glass block is accessible to kitchen

    Aug 14, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v01.08v01 adjust fl stops off level 2" lobby down check all fl stops

    Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    26-122 failure to comply with comm's order to correct vio#34438066k for wrk w/o permit n/a no record of correction rem: comply w/ comm's order & obtain permit.

    Jun 30, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failed to comply w. comm.s order to correct vio#34438066k for work w/o a permit no records of correction. rmd: comply with comms order/obtain permit

    Feb 1, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 7P

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 7K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 1, 2026$328,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 24, 2026$480,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 17, 2026$345,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Nov 6, 2025$299,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1963
Floors
6
Residential units
126
Building area
130,326 ft²
Lot area
40,513 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5145 / 55
Assessed value
$3,812,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #420501, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 138-70 Elder Avenue

Who owns 138-70 Elder Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette Apartments.

Does 138-70 Elder Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 230 housing violations at this property.

Is 138-70 Elder Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 126 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 138-70 Elder Avenue built?

City records list 1963 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138-70 Elder Avenue?

It has 126 residential units.

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