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
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
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 230
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble flooring at vestibule at public hall
Mar 19, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly door cellar at laundry room
May 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame and latch at laundry room
May 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $328,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $480,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $345,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $299,000 | Coops - 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.