158-17 Sanford Avenue
Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05331-0001Map
Owner of record: Enigm Sanford LLC
158-17 Sanford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Queens, 11358. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Enigm Sanford LLC. HPD has recorded 707 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 707
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 871
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 707
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mail box doors at mailbox bank at public hall, 1st story
Feb 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceding 130 degrees at fixtures in the kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection pipe at boiler above water heater at boiler room
Jan 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
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 1b, 1st story
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1b, 1st story
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking surrounding bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective defective counter balance at upper window sash upper counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vestibule door handel at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash balance at east wall at public hall, 4th story
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line drain pipe clogged at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wastepipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules device missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations device missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Nov 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at entrance door to the building , 1st story
Aug 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction material and household items obstructing drop ladder at fire escape at north court yard
Aug 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material and household items at north court yard
Aug 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at entrance door to the building , 1st story
Jul 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Show 4 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#32092984l issued on 1/23/18, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certifica
Oct 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
36;15;21a'34b;38;50a;50b;b254.b254-36 found weil mcclain oil fired steam boiler not registered 50a)wrong & not enough water pipe support b)burner has fumes on start,boiler-burneer need to be cleaned.egister the
Jan 23, 2018 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall hazardous. defect noted: 36' long parapet wall on sanford ave leaning inwards and on 159st side also 36' long parapet wall leaning and bricks are loss and mortar
Aug 31, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted in apt.3a striped plaster off all thewalls in the kitchen,livingroom,bedroom & bathroom.installed all new sheetrock.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
May 8, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 13,598 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,730 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 5331 / 1
- Assessed value
- $583,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #408673, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 158-17 Sanford Avenue
Who owns 158-17 Sanford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Enigm Sanford LLC.
Does 158-17 Sanford Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 707 housing violations at this property.
Is 158-17 Sanford Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 158-17 Sanford Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 158-17 Sanford Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.