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221-15 Hempstead Avenue

Queens, NY 11429BBL 4-10777-0058Map

Owner of record: Majam, LLC

221-15 Hempstead Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1934 in Queens, 11429. It has 20 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Majam, LLC. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on February 9, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
283

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 9, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Down from 21 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 51

  • A

    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

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly at exit door leading to west court at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at exit door leading to west court at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ''latch'' at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable slidebolt capable of being padlocked installed at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt with eye at exit door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at exit door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges of fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building front entrance door

    May 12, 2023

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water consisting of 160 degrees exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass at vestibule door to 1st sty public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at vestibule door to 1st sty public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Nov 1, 2019

    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

    May 11, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 11, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all wooden window frame in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of reglaze bathtub with enamel paint in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window sash throught in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2013 · Apt 3D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer , the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from east, the 4th room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 3A

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

    Replace with new the missing strike plate at entry door in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west, and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ,, 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, south wall, ceiling, north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, walls and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 3A

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2006 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2006 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 10, 2006 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .... 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2004 · Apt 1A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans or site at time of inspection. noted:work under application 402541709 in progress w/ workers installing coping & communication cables w/ no approved plan on site.

    May 4, 2007 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permit for work at premises. noted: work under appl 402541709 in progress w/ no permit posted for work at premises. remedy:post permit for work at premises.

    May 4, 2007 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 9, 2018 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 8, 2013 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 8, 2013 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 8, 2013 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2C

    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
1934
Floors
3
Residential units
20
Building area
21,600 ft²
Lot area
7,840 ft²
Zoning
R2
Community board
413
Council district
27
Block / lot
10777 / 58
Assessed value
$650,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #403781, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 221-15 Hempstead Avenue

Who owns 221-15 Hempstead Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Majam, LLC.

Does 221-15 Hempstead Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 221-15 Hempstead Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221-15 Hempstead Avenue built?

City records list 1934 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221-15 Hempstead Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

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