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21-26 Newtown Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102

Built 1908 · 4-story walk-up · 14 apartments

7 immediately hazardous violations open. 48 open in all.

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Open violations
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Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

None issued since 2022. 52 violations before that, the first in 1987.

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Open per apartment
3.4 (48 open across 14 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
10 May 2017 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.

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Heat season

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 1 day.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26120

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous7 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Replace the broken or defective missing washtub at cellar an apartment bathroom., section '' ''

    Issued 30 Jun 1999First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017§ 27-2026

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window moulding at kitchen 4 sty north an apartment er1., section '' ''

    Issued 17 Apr 1999First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint at door buck and moulding at northeast room 4 sty north an apartment nancy hana 718 726 0913 steven hana er1., section '' ''

    Issued 17 Apr 1999First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive hot water kitchen and bathroom 1 sty an apartment temp 160 er1., section '' ''

    Issued 14 Jan 1999First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace the broken or defective cellar apartment bathroom er1.

    Issued 27 Sept 1991First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017§ 27-2026

  • Replace the broken or defective washbasin cellar apartment bathroom.

    Issued 27 Sept 1991First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017§ 27-2026

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & walls of all rooms bsmt apartment

    Issued 21 Aug 1991First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Lead paint§ 27-2013

Hazardous37 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Provide adequate lighting for all stories 60 watts at public hall

    Issued 10 May 2017Notice sent out 11 May 2017Electrical§ 27-2038

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... walls & ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Jan 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Jan 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Jan 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Jan 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective outlet on south wall at kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 4 Jan 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective outlet at north wall at 3rd room from north, 2nd story at south

    Issued 4 Jan 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 5th story at north

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment, 5th story at north

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 5th story at north

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 5th story at north

    Issued 30 Nov 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx wires at ceiling and walls in the foyer, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx cable wires at ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the foyer, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at cellar an apartment

    Issued 6 Nov 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at cellar an apartment

    Issued 6 Nov 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at cellar an apartment

    Issued 6 Nov 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the 2nd room from north at east located at cellar an apartment

    Issued 6 Nov 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective inter-com and bell-buzzer system in the entire apartment, 4th story

    Issued 16 Aug 2001First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story, apartment at northeast

    Issued 25 Feb 2000First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective grout around bathtub bathroom 4 sty northwest an apartment.

    Issued 30 Jul 1997First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at cellar rear an apartment which have water closet washbasin bathtub sink gas range installed., section '' ''

    Issued 8 Oct 1993First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2081

  • 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition store space converted to class a tenrmant contrary to c&o cellar front west.

    Issued 10 May 1993First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017§ 300

  • 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition basement apartment created 14 class a apartments in 3 sty 13 class a apartment unit bldg contraty to c of o.

    Issued 3 Apr 1993First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017§ 300

  • Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures shut off cellar apartment kitchen red tagged 006986 con ed 8-19-91.

    Issued 27 Sept 1991First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017§ 27-2070

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric ceiling cellar apartment

    Issued 27 Sept 1991First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls kitchen bsmt apartment.

    Issued 21 Aug 1991First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing plaster or sheet rock ceiling kitchen bsmt apartment

    Issued 21 Aug 1991First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition fomer store converted to class a apartment front west cellar.

    Issued 6 Jan 1987First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017§ 300

Non-hazardous4 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective upper cabinets at west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 4 Aug 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub and walls at bathroom 4 sty north an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 10 Jun 1999First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door installed stairs to cellar front west yard.

    Issued 13 Jan 1989First no access to re- inspect violation 10 May 2017Roof and outside the building§ 300

Paperwork and notices9 open

The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.

  • ×6File 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.

    6 issued 15 Apr 2021 to 7 May 2026Notice sent outPaperwork and notices

  • 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

    Issued 19 Apr 2017Notice sent out 19 Apr 2017Paperwork and notices§ 329

  • Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 12 Apr 2017Notice sent out 12 Apr 2017Paperwork and notices§ 27-2104

  • 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

    Issued 12 Apr 2017Notice sent out 12 Apr 2017Paperwork and notices§ 26-1103

4 closed violations, plus 7 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south, 4th story at south

    Issued 17 Jan 2008Violation closed 11 Apr 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south, 4th story at south

    Issued 17 Jan 2008Violation closed 11 Apr 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mailbox in vestibule

    Issued 7 Dec 2006Violation closed 11 Apr 2017Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of sofa and building materal at bulk head at public hall

    Issued 16 Aug 2001Violation closed 11 Apr 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

68 violations on record in total, 57 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

9 complaints in three years, 7 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise5 / 6
  • Heat and hot water2 / 2
  • Pests0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

5 cases, all closed.

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 31 Jan 2017

  • Comprehensive

    Opened 31 Jul 2006

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 15 Mar 2006

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 2 Nov 2005

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 9 Aug 2005

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

1 permit currently in force.

  • Alteration · Plumbing

    Issued 21 Apr 2026Expires 21 Apr 2027

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

No bedbug report on file for this building. That usually means the owner did not file one, not that there is nothing to report.

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record

    PETER BLIDY

    Public records list PETER BLIDY as the owner of record for this address as of 30 Oct 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 7 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. There is 1 open mould violation on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. This building dates from 1908 and has 3 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  4. 1 active construction permit on file. Ask what is being done, on which floors, and until when, and whether it affects heat, water or the elevator.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 4005430025 · Block 543, Lot 25 · Building class C1