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137-01 70 Road

Queens, NY 11367BBL 4-06596-0003Map

Owner of record: Straus, Sam

137-01 70 Road is a two-family home built in 1950 in Queens, 11367. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Straus, Sam. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 19 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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 · 28

  • 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 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures to the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures to sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 21st room from north located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 34 sq.ft. 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 21st room from north located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the private hallway , the 21st room from north, the 23rd room from north located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 24 sq.ft. 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the 23rd room from north located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all cold water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fland, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fland, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fland, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fland, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the kitchen located at apt 1fland, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Sep 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures cold water to all fixtures throughout apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures cold water to all fixtures throughout apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 27, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 27, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 27, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 27, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order at the time of inspection vacate order q491/17 has been removed from front door or bldg. previous ecb vio#35405775z,35458017z. remedy: comply w/code.

    Sep 16, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for the ecb vio#35292797l issued on 10-06-2017 pursuant to sec 28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Aug 6, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for the ecb vio#35458019m issued on 12-03-2019 pursuant to sec 28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Aug 6, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for the ecb vio#35458017z issued on 12-03-2019 pursuant to sec 28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Aug 6, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for the ecb vio#35405775z issued on 03-15-2019 pursuant to sec 28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Aug 6, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for the ecb vio#35458018k issued on 12-03-2019 pursuant to sec 28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Aug 6, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed a written posted vacate order for cellar level from the front entry door.vacate order q491m date 10/6/17.rem;comply with code.

    Dec 3, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dob violation#35405775z date 3/15/19.rem:file a certificate of correction.

    Dec 3, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to compy with the commissioners order to file a certificate ofcorrection with the department of buildings violation#352927976 10/6/17.rem:file a certificate of correction.

    Dec 3, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order # q491/17 issued on 10/6/2017 affidavit of service of vacate order indicatessss vacate posted on front entry door. remedy: comply with code

    Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the number of families legally authorized by the cofo #189803 indicates premises legally approved 2 family class a now premises converted/occupied as 3 family by th

    Oct 6, 2017 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 and 27-366 for sro occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 6, 2017 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2.+27-954.1 for sro occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 6, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to provide fire alarm system for sro occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 6, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted:at cellar level erected full height partitions subdividing/creating rooms installed water and waste lines for 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)w.sleeping area creating additional livi

    Oct 6, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is at rear of house community driveway cracked, spalling and defective. remedy: repair driveway maintain premises.

    Aug 12, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 1FLAND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1950
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,700 ft²
Lot area
2,835 ft²
Zoning
R4B
Community board
408
Council district
24
Block / lot
6596 / 3
Assessed value
$57,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #925453, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 137-01 70 Road

Who owns 137-01 70 Road?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Straus, Sam.

Does 137-01 70 Road have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 137-01 70 Road 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 137-01 70 Road built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137-01 70 Road?

It has 2 residential units.

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