31-78 34 Street, Astoria, NY 11106
Built 1937 · 4-story walk-up · 28 apartments
5 immediately hazardous violations open. 12 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.
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- Open violations
- 125 · 4 · 3
- Public record
- Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.
Violations issued each year
| Year | Hazardous | Non-hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| 2026 so far | 0 | 0 |
Plus 19 violations from 1986 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.
See every violation- Found most often since 2022
- Fire and safety equipment 18
- Heat and hot water 4
- Walls and ceilings 3
- Open per apartment
- 0.4 (12 open across 28 apartments)
- Inspector last found a problem
- 23 Jan 2025 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?Where each of these comes from
- 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.
Tenant reviews
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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 8 days.
| Winter | DaysDays with complaints | Complaints | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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 filingThe owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.
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 violationImmediately hazardous5 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.
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 9 Feb 2024Invalid certification 12 Feb 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door hinges at public hall, 4th story
Issued 8 Dec 2023Not complied with 26 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective firedoor at west, leading to inner court court
Issued 22 Nov 2023Not complied with 28 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Issued 21 Apr 2014Not complied with 10 Jun 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 21 Apr 2014Notice sent out 22 Apr 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
Hazardous4 open
Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 21 Feb 2017Notice sent out 22 Feb 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures.. in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 21 Feb 2017Notice sent out 22 Feb 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2024
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures.. in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 21 Feb 2017Notice sent out 22 Feb 2017§ 27-2024
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty southeast an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 26 Aug 1986Notice sent out 20 Aug 2008Fire and safety equipment§ D26-20.08 +1
Non-hazardous3 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.
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the compactor room 3 sty pub hall.
Issued 23 Jun 1999Notice sent out 11 Sept 2007§ 27-2011
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thruout bathroom 2 sty southwest an apartment.
Issued 23 Jun 1999Notice sent out 11 Sept 2007Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Refit bulkhead door at 4 sty pub hall to roof.
Issued 23 Jun 1999Notice sent out 11 Sept 2007Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005
39 closed violations, plus 2 closed paperwork filingsShow fewer
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.
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 17 Apr 2025Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom front rail unbolted on 2nd story balcony on south stack building front at fire escape
Issued 20 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Issued 14 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 8 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 3 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall and ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 3 Apr 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 20 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 2 Apr 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2029
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 14 Jan 2025Violation dismissed 27 Mar 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 23 Jan 2025Violation closed 28 Feb 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
×2Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 2nd story at north
2 issued 9 Feb 2024 to 20 Jan 2025Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame street entrance door to building
Issued 20 Jan 2025Violation closed 28 Feb 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm street entrance door to building
Issued 14 Jan 2025Violation closed 28 Feb 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Issued 13 May 2024Violation dismissed 11 Aug 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowerpot second story balcony second stack from west at north building front at fire escape
Issued 13 May 2024Violation dismissed 11 Aug 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Repair the roof so that it will not leak south wall at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Issued 13 May 2024Violation dismissed 11 Aug 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at exit door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Issued 5 Nov 2023Violation closed 5 May 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at metal gate at front north fire passageway
Issued 9 Feb 2024Violation dismissed 24 Apr 2024§ 27-2005 +1
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to boiler room at cellar
Issued 9 Feb 2024Violation closed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stopper installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 5 Nov 2023Violation closed 20 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 5 Nov 2023Violation closed 20 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 square feet at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 8 Dec 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Properly repair the broken or defective mechancal trip lever at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly in the entrance, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2022§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entry door frame and casing in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 27 Nov 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 2nd story at west
Issued 7 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 27 Nov 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the wash basin in the bathroom, 4th story at north
Issued 17 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2024
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 17 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 17 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the sink in the kitchen, 4th story at north
Issued 17 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2024
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 9 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Pests§ 27-2018
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen, 4th story at north
Issued 9 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 9 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Pests§ 27-2018
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 9 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 9 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 25 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment, 4th story at north
Issued 9 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 20 Jul 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1
53 violations on record in total, 12 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.
Complaints to the city
Public complaintComplaints 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.
88 complaints in three years, 15 of them in the last twelve months.
- Heat and hot water8 / 74
- Noise6 / 13
- Pests1 / 1
Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.
Court records
Court recordHousing 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.
No HPD Housing Court cases on record for this building.
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.
- 20182 evictions
Filings
Public filingBuilding permits
No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.
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.
- 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 6 earlier reportsShow fewer
- 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
- 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
- 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
- 2022No infested units reported (2021 report)
- 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
- 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
Ownership and management
Public filingAssociations 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.
Registered managing agent
AMERICAN REALTY LLC
Public records list AMERICAN REALTY LLC as the registered managing agent for this address as of 23 Sept 2025. Source: HPD registration.
Owner of record
VAZ REALTY LLC
Public records list VAZ REALTY LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 23 Sept 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
31-78 34 Street, Astoria, NY 11106
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.
- The city currently has 5 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.
- There were 8 heat or hot-water complaints here in the last twelve months. Ask who handles heat, how quickly it is usually restored, and whether the boiler has been replaced.
- The city recorded 2 mould violations here, most recently in 2025, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
- There was 1 pest complaint here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
- Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
- 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
Yes. HPD lists 12 open housing violations: 5 immediately hazardous, 4 hazardous and 3 non-hazardous. Paperwork filings, such as a late registration, are not counted.
Since 2022, HPD inspectors have written the most violations here for fire and safety equipment (18), heat and hot water (4) and walls and ceilings (3).
On 23 Jan 2025. HPD only publishes inspections that found something, so a later visit that found nothing would not show here.
The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments. A tenant can ask the state for an apartment's rent history to be sure.
In the 2025–26 heat season the city received heat or hot-water complaints on 8 days, and HPD issued 0 heat violations.
City marshals carried out 2 residential evictions here since 2017. The record says nothing about why, and most follow a case for unpaid rent.
Not yet. Reviews come from people who lived here, and none has been published for this building.
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