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158-04 Sanford Avenue

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05389-0027Map

Owner of record: Rocton Equites,

158-04 Sanford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11358. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rocton Equites,. HPD has recorded 203 housing violations here, most recently on July 12, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
203
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
379

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 12, 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
21
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments

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 · 203

  • 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 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall less than 10 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at celing and all walls less than 30 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover plate at electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing medicine cabinet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18660867 issued 21-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

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

    Feb 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch cover plate at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective medicine cabinet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly on door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower sash of 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at north at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

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

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet cover plate at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Construction other optional

    Requesting engineering report. at time of inspection observed exposure 1(front), 2(left), 1&4 floor vertical horizontal, horizontal running crack & loose stucco around windows with potential for falling debris, expo 1,2,3,4, 1 floor spider cracks throughout creating hazardous conditions structure stability in question.

    Feb 16, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy_ erect sidewalk shed

    Feb 17, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 11, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code- complaint manner. observed at exp 1, 2 & 4 vertical & horizontal cracks, loose stucco. cracks around window case and missing mortar in bricks., repair and/replace

    Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in compliant manner. at time of inspection observed exposure 1(front), 2(left), 1&4 floor vertical horizontal, horizontal running crack & loose stucco around windows with potential

    Feb 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons,violation#35320384z issued on 04/19/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.rem

    May 10, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35320384z issued on 04/09/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. at cellar level,work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order

    Mar 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35320384z issued on 04/05/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit

    Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35320384z issued on 04/09/18 and to file a certification of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit not

    Nov 19, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35320384z issued on 04/09/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no permit or application

    Aug 21, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35320384z issued on 04/09/18 and to filea certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note

    Jul 11, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted:@ cellar level installed water & waste lines for washer & sink ("stop") gas line for dryer.rem:obtain permit.

    Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec: zr 25-633. illegal curb cut in residential district. noted: premises 4-story walk up apt in residential district. created a curb-cut along 158 st. approx size of curb-cut 12' wide w/ 3' splay. no permit or

    Mar 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    B254/15/16/34a/50/50a/50b/50c/50-530c valves isolated from coils by shut off valves 50a-debris in boiler room 50b-water into chimney base.50c-smoke pipe outside boiler room to be insulated or double wall for oi

    Aug 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/34a/48a/50/50a/50b/50c. 50)boiler feed into boiler change to condesate part of return line. 50a)holes in boiler room ceiling. 50b)smoke pipe supported with banding iron. 50c)missing backflow preventor/check

    Apr 5, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    *25a*/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/*25a*-equalizer & return pipe corroded in 2places out of boiler.50-safety valve discharge reduced pipe size(must befull size.)50a-missing support hanger for flue pipe.(not secure).50b-

    Mar 25, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    34a 50(a) 50(b) 50(c) 50(d) 50(e) 50(a) no relief valve on tankless coil as per code. 50(b) pressure controlls must be separate with separate syphon. 50(c) holes in boiler room ceiling 50(d) need shut off valve

    May 26, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
21
Building area
12,990 ft²
Lot area
6,700 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5389 / 27
Assessed value
$492,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #404785, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 158-04 Sanford Avenue

Who owns 158-04 Sanford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rocton Equites,.

Does 158-04 Sanford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 203 housing violations at this property.

Is 158-04 Sanford Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 158-04 Sanford Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 158-04 Sanford Avenue?

It has 21 residential units.

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