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144-44 Sanford Avenue

Queens, NY 11355BBL 4-05374-0023Map

Owner of record: Sanford Apt Corp

144-44 Sanford Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Queens, 11355. It has 54 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Sanford Apt Corp. HPD has recorded 276 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
276
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
295

What to know

Concern
20 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 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
7
About 13% of the building's 54 apartments
Down from 9 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 · 276

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch on door at compactor closet

    Jul 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch on door at compactor closet, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch on door at compactor closet, 5th story

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door separated north and south at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch on door at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Jul 17, 2026

    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

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door seperating north and south section at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 26, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door seperating north and south section at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 26, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 26, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door seperating north and south section at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 26, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 26, 2026

    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

    Apr 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and hinges at fire exit door leading to west yard at cellar

    Apr 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lock set at door at compactor closet, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom and bell buzzer system from vestibule to south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    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 . detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules . detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2026

    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

    Apr 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at compactor closet, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    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

    Feb 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling near south public hall stairs , 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling near elevator at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling near south public hall stairs , 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at compactor closet, 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling near south public hall stairs , 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling near elevator , 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling near elevator , 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling near elevator , 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door seperating north and south section at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor at compactor closet, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at compactor closet, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and east walls at vestibule area , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and east walls at vestibule area , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble nosing at landing at floor near compactor closet , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at vestibule area , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule area , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling near elevator at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective double fire doors missing at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor yard at east

    Dec 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 29

  • 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, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 4, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 24, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 24, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 30, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 26, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 18, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 22, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 1, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    74 file a bn to obtain a permit from this dept for new car hall stations for refurbished cab walls 62 2 fl in up dir 25 cover electric box covers 36 lockhandle to doors 53 secure light switch repair same clean car top replace missing elect box covers provide in cab 2000 lbs capacity plate 35 provide missing door locks

    Feb 15, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.

    Mar 25, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    (c/u 5a10); 67x10: (5,a,10) door zone restrictor not working; tamperedwith, taken apart. this is a safety feature to ensure passenger safety. (67,x,10) in car phone not working

    Dec 9, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35375621l issued on 05/05/19 and to file a certificate pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. at exp #4 metal stairs leading to si

    Jul 17, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2x10,5b1,37m7,59l7,68b7,99bb5. 5b-adjust gap on the back of the car door; 37m-provide keys to overhead space room; 59l-provide greenfield for box coil wires; 68b7-provide info in log year; 99bb-perform and fi

    Jun 17, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    97.x.17;the only elevator in building out of service upon the device is found to be out fo service creating a hazardous conditions as per 1rcny 11-02 remedy restore to service immedaitely and notify nyc dob

    Jun 5, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17 single car in building upon inspeciton found out of service this affect the elderly and disabled, as per rcny 11-02, repair immed iately and call dob for reinspection.

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. as noted: at time of inspection observed at exp#4 metal stairs leading to sideyard to drop off garbage for residents. metal stairs ia missing 2 or 6 trends cau

    May 5, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    97x17; upon inspection the only elevator in the building found out of service creating a hazard to human life as per rcny1.1-02,repair immediately & call d.o.b for reinspection.

    Apr 30, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted apt 1d full height partition created 1 room converted a studio into a 1bdrm rem: obtain permit discontinue illegal use

    May 23, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    50y 73o 08v 74# 74 remove water in pit

    Feb 24, 1999

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    17m, 74l, 46l, 21l. 17 6fle visin panel missing 74 porevide approued type vision parel at lobby loistary dorr 21 flr inducatio.

    Nov 13, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50f,57o.

    Oct 26, 1993 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03#,37#,52#,10#,20#,25#,02l,03m,08v,14m,30o,32m,32d,33w,36m,35r,50f,46b,47h,73o. (03) installed ne refurbishing of cab wall, now break operator, controller cast hall station without a permit. (02) repair bell

    Feb 20, 1991 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 20D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 25, 2026$298,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 18, 2026$298,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
54
Building area
54,491 ft²
Lot area
12,375 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5374 / 23
Assessed value
$2,247,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #402289, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 144-44 Sanford Avenue

Who owns 144-44 Sanford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sanford Apt Corp.

Does 144-44 Sanford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 276 housing violations at this property.

Is 144-44 Sanford Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 54 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 144-44 Sanford Avenue built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 144-44 Sanford Avenue?

It has 54 residential units.

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