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155-17 Sanford Avenue

Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05328-0015Map

Owner of record: 155-17 Sanford Owners

155-17 Sanford Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Queens, 11355. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 155-17 Sanford Owners. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on June 17, 2026. 18 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
93

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 17, 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
10
About 28% of the building's 36 apartments
Up from 3 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 · 37

  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqaure feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance at lower and upper sash in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vistibule door preventing door from self closing. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building front entrance door. door preventing door from self closing. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2025

    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

    Oct 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony at 1st stack from east at south at fire escape

    Oct 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 5th story balcony at 1st stack from west at north at fire escape

    Oct 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Oct 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling, north, east and south walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Oct 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, north, east and south walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Oct 19, 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
  • 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

    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 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls. in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughtout in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base of sink cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, apartment at east

    Oct 5, 2002 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, apartment at west

    Aug 19, 2002 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, apartment at west

    Aug 19, 2002 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches compactor closet all story at public hall

    Aug 19, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 19, 2002 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 16, 2002 · Apt 1-D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls at southwest room in the entire apartment located at apt 1-d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2002 · Apt 1-D

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 30

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348099 vio#030426pi40701tc dated 3/4/26 requiring owner to submit a corrective action plan by 4/04/26 as of 4/06/26 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commissioner's order control#348099 vio#030426pi40701tc

    Apr 6, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner-obsvd several cracks parapet level @ exp1/4 corner also @exp3/4 corner, also obsvd loose slate tile at exp4. annual parapet observation report is req'd to be completed annually sarting 2024. submit annual parapet report for 2025 to be rec'd by dob no later than 03/18/2026

    Mar 4, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd several cracks @ parapet level cracks @ exp1/4 corner and cracked masonry at 3/4 corner. obsvd loose roof tile at exp4. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing w/dob&ny to eval entire bldg and submit a corrective action plan by 04/04/2026

    Mar 4, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 27, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 13, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 27, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 2, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 24, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 12, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p419

    Oct 26, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 30, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (35)provide cover basement.(51)repair overhead sky light, repair light, and lock door to same.(52)provide in cab capacity plate 1800lbs

    Jun 6, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order. dob vio 030426pi40702tc and dob control #348100. dated 03/04/2026. no compliance on file for annual parapet observation report. remedy: comply with the commissio

    Sep 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply w/ commissioner's order. the respondent failed to comply with our second dob notice of violation issued on 04-17-26 at 1059 am, as stated within control #348493/violation #04062

    May 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.building is a 6 story m.d. on corner lot,building has brick facade observed several cracks at parapet level.cracks at exp 1/4 corner,cracks at 3/4 corner

    Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6 sidewalk shed.@6story occupied building observe permitted pedestrian protection sidewalk shed in place with sheds net tied around vertical member obstructing building door to access sidewalk @exposure#

    Nov 27, 2024 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3301.9.2.6 fail to maintain sidewalk shed parapet information panel.@6story occupied building observe permitted sidewalk shed in place&sheds parapet information panel not legible, not securely attached+susce

    Nov 27, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Upon inspection, premises has sidewalk shed erected at exposures # 1&4 with missing information panel on all street frontages as required by code(3301.9.2.1.1). premises had information panel only at exposure 4

    Mar 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Use of a two pt. suspension scaffold without danger signs.

    Jul 23, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u5,74d6,6b11,5b11. *75 perform 5 year test & tag, *74 secure stabil.plates (top of car), *6 car can moved, when car door not full closed, *5 excessive gap between cr door & enclosure. - 1.5 inch.

    Dec 14, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    13m,40e. 40 excess noise.

    Nov 22, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h,46h,

    Jan 13, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt APT2A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt APT2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2013 · Apt F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 4, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 4, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 22, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
36
Building area
30,340 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5328 / 15
Assessed value
$2,102,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #401391, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.

Questions about 155-17 Sanford Avenue

Who owns 155-17 Sanford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 155-17 Sanford Owners.

Does 155-17 Sanford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 155-17 Sanford Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 28% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 155-17 Sanford Avenue built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 155-17 Sanford Avenue?

It has 36 residential units.

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