159-16 Sanford Avenue
Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05390-0030Map
Owner of record: Sanford East, LLC
159-16 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 Sanford East, LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on January 11, 2025. 16 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 14
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 40
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame, building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2024
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.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 9 sq. ft at south and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective frame of lower sash of window at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass of upper sash of window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 15, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..
May 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls & ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 4D
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 = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electric service provided to fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls at stair bulkhead to roof.
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster at ceiling and walls stair bulkhead to roof
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at south fire escape building front.
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court.
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at south court.
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 or near mailboxes 1 story public hall.
Oct 7, 2011
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 30
- Assessed value
- $573,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #400573, last renewed Jun 16, 2025.
Questions about 159-16 Sanford Avenue
Who owns 159-16 Sanford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sanford East, LLC.
Does 159-16 Sanford Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 159-16 Sanford Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 159-16 Sanford Avenue built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159-16 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.