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159-04 Sanford Avenue

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05390-0024Map

Owner of record: Daze Realty LLC

159-04 Sanford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11358. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Daze Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 437 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
437
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
846

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 27, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 437

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 4th from bottom at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

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

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system . at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door of sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet on south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 4th and 8th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall inside 1st closet at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the peeling paint and plaster at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood bottom panel inside the base cabinet at sink... in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 8, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Aug 17, 2010

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    3a,21a-b,32a,34b,38,48a,50a-b. (50a)wrong material used for water pipe support. (50b)not enough flue support. correct all violating conditions & submit a c of c.

    Jan 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: above 4th floor windows at corner, step cracks appear at exposure 1, 2, 3 and 4 not plumb and appear to lean inward. rem: maintain exterior building

    Sep 29, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district: noted: a loader & a trainer,construction materials are being stored in back yard. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district. noted: premises is 4 sty apt bldg. 1- white van is being stored in driveway w/commercial plates. 2- construction machine (loader) is being stored in driveway. 3-construction

    Jun 28, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34869977x issued on 9/17/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Jan 6, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted:uponinspection a dump truck with ny plate 2993-ka parked in dreveway. remedy: conform to parking regulations.

    Dec 7, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to file a certificate of correction.noted:ecb vio.issued on 9/17/2010. ecb vio#34869977x (091710c07tv01)complaint #4459267 off street parking space still remain at time of inspection.remedy:file certifi

    Nov 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at side of above address at 159 st exposure,erected a concrete pad approx 10'x 40'. also,erected a 8' curb cut no vehicles parked on pad at time of inspection. work 100% complete.

    Sep 17, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permit.noted:replaced existing concrete paring pad & added an additional concrete approx 600sqr ft creating additional parking pad space without a permit.new paving appears 100% complete @ time of insp

    Aug 17, 2010 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district illegal use is commerical business being run basement of multi-dwelling af & f community build--ersincorporated and jet management being run from basement office with

    Jan 27, 1995

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Change of use from garbage refuse area to parking of 2 white motor vehicles on 159 street side. white gmc rtuck 4xk-897. white jeep 4 x4 e83-1jn in garbage area blocking pedestrian from use of sidewalk ---

    Jan 27, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 13, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2B

    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
16
Building area
13,175 ft²
Lot area
6,800 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5390 / 24
Assessed value
$345,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #400571, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 159-04 Sanford Avenue

Who owns 159-04 Sanford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Daze Realty LLC.

Does 159-04 Sanford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 437 housing violations at this property.

Is 159-04 Sanford Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159-04 Sanford Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159-04 Sanford Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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