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
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 · 51
- 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
Feb 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building front entrance door
May 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.