87-70 173 Street
Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09829-0048Map
Owner of record: Park Sanford Owners Corp
87-70 173 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Queens, 11432. It has 89 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Park Sanford Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 197 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 197
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 278
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 197
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant matierial east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 4p, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 4P
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4p, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 4P
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety cover at all electrical outlets at lobby entrance story at basement
Jul 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 4p, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 4P
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall (labeled 5th floor) at public hall, 4th story
Jun 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5h, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5h, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 5H
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st window from west counter balance upper and lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 7b upper level, 7th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 7B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd window from west counter balance upper and lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 7b upper level, 7th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 7B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at fire stairs exit door (labeled as stairs a 1st floor) at public hall at basement
Jan 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at bulkhead stairs (labeled as 7th floor) , 6th story
Jan 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at bulkhead stairs (labeled as 7th floor) , 6th story
Jan 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit fire stairs exit door (labeled as stairs a, 1st floor) at basement
Jan 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 6c, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east located at apt 6b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 6c, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at vestibule door leading to public hall at basement
Jan 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges at 2nd fire door at west wall leading to laundry room at basement
Jan 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate west 3 window at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges at laundry room entrance door at basement
Jan 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 6b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective self closing hinges in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3H
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at first fire stairs ''a'' at west wall at cellar entrance story at public hall
Oct 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balances at 3rd window lower sash at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 7f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 7f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 7f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
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 7f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 7f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at 1st window lower sash at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 7f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4k, 4th story, 6th apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 4K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4k, 4th story, 6th apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 4K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17798352 issued 02-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2M
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2M
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wire glass at 1st from north at west, firedoor leading to firestairs, at basement at public hall
Apr 2, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2M
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2M
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets showerbody at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2M
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Jul 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(05)provide proper clearance between car door and return panel(15 )door check-(74)lighten to pond bottom car
Apr 10, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(1) properly fuse and renew worn carbon and contacts, repair and renew acceleration relay. (51) restore elevator to service so that a complete inspection can be made
Nov 30, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure documenting the conditions of psid#q0004172 by the august 1, 2024 deadline. to date, the department
Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
42m7,98bb5:42-m-7 no door lock monitoring installed in this controlleras mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application,insta
Jan 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28302.4 for control #811637.rem:submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of building. east elevation parapet showsstep cracks in shelf angles, open joints; bowing & leaning in parapet,spalling & deteriorating of bricks in parapet; rusted & deteriorating
Apr 11, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09/h/12 40/h/11 (40) gov bearing
Apr 24, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k.
Mar 8, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,15l, (35) unable to gain access to complete inspection (15) adjust 2 flr door check
Jun 15, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03y 30y03r 03l 09m 17l 37l 50y 50y 52y 52y 03 clean car top of oil 7 over head shaft way beams 03 remove oil can storage car top & repair top top light 17 replace with clear wire glass to car door repair acc
May 7, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o 74h 74 worn contacts on board
Nov 15, 1991 · Penalty $185
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4P
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 4P
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
May 21, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 7B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 7B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 3H1H7H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt COOPBU
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 17HLIN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 7P
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 7B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | $110,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $100,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $210,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1962
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 89
- Building area
- 66,580 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 27
- Block / lot
- 9829 / 48
- Assessed value
- $2,831,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #420238, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 87-70 173 Street
Who owns 87-70 173 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Park Sanford Owners Corp.
Does 87-70 173 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 197 housing violations at this property.
Is 87-70 173 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 89 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 87-70 173 Street built?
City records list 1962 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 87-70 173 Street?
It has 89 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.