168-18 Liberty Avenue
Queens, NY 11433BBL 4-10221-0017Map
Owner of record: Stella Star Realty LLC
168-18 Liberty Avenue is a two-family home built in 1939 in Queens, 11433. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Stella Star Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 17
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 22
- 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 25, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sinkbase cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
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.
Nov 29, 2023
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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective jamb and lock at door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story
Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit north 2 b-room
Jul 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit north 3 b-room
Jul 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Jul 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit north 1 b-room
Jul 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system from building entrance to unit located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of second story apartment subdivided into two class a apartments (2f & 2r) , 2nd story
May 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen & bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant due to fire. premises suffered significant fire and water damage throughout including but not limited to broken/missing windows, exposed and charred members, compromised fire rating and open roof.
Jul 28, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 5, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 5, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35446082r issued on 10/29/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit at cellar level. although a plumb
Jan 24, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35446082r issued10/29/19&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit@cellar level comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Sep 16, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35446082r issued on 10/29/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit.rem:
Nov 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35446082r issued on 10/23/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without permit
Sep 29, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35446084k issued on 10/23/2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commis
Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35446082r issued on 10/23/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35446084k issued on 10-23-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Dec 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or buildings dept records. dob records indicates a 2 family dwelling w/ cellar. illegal occupanxy noted:at cellar level converted into additional sleeping quarters w
Oct 23, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted:at cellar level erected full height partitions to create bedrooms and kitchen. installed water and waste lines for (2)3 piece bathrooms(sinks,toilet,shower) and residential sink in kitc
Oct 23, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted:at rear yard parked (1)black range rover suv w/ no plates or registration creating dead storage blocking rear egress at cellar level. remedy:con
Oct 23, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records 2sty class"a"apt converted into 2 class"a"apt know as 2sty front & 25sty rear.2 sty front apt has partition erected @ center subdividing the
May 26, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions in #34780661-z cellar erected full height partitions installed waste & water lines gas line for a stove. remedy: comply
Jul 29, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 28-118.3.2 noted alt type 1 job 401404388 occupied w/o c of o remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy
Feb 25, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families dob records indicates residence is a legal 1 family residence is now altered for occupancy as 2 family alt work
Feb 25, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted @ cellar erected full ht partitions for 1 room & installed water & waste lines for 2 3pc bathrooms (2 showers 2 toilets 2 sinks) & 2 residential sinks gas line for stove @ kitchen
Feb 25, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BASEM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1939
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,108 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,731 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 27
- Block / lot
- 10221 / 17
- Assessed value
- $49,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #919619, last renewed Jan 27, 2025.
Questions about 168-18 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 168-18 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stella Star Realty LLC.
Does 168-18 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 168-18 Liberty 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 168-18 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1939 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168-18 Liberty Avenue?
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.