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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 11, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 40

  • C

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..

    May 15, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Oct 7, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court.

    Oct 7, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at south court.

    Oct 7, 2011

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 or near mailboxes 1 story public hall.

    Oct 7, 2011

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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 / 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.