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217-86 Hempstead Avenue

Queens, NY 11429BBL 4-11106-0032Map

Owner of record: Labranche, Stanley J

217-86 Hempstead Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11429. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Labranche, Stanley J. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on November 30, 2025. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
80
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
85

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 30, 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 · 80

  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox for apt #1r , 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of secondary egress door leading to rear yard sealed shut in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system from building entrance to in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of egress door leading to rear yard sealed shut in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double key cylinder lock installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 3, 2018

    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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    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.

    Aug 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at mail box for apt 1r at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 near mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at near mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 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

    Mar 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    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

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
1,480 ft²
Zoning
R3-2
Community board
413
Council district
27
Block / lot
11106 / 32
Assessed value
$53,220
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #413281, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 217-86 Hempstead Avenue

Who owns 217-86 Hempstead Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Labranche, Stanley J.

Does 217-86 Hempstead Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.

Is 217-86 Hempstead 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 217-86 Hempstead Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217-86 Hempstead Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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