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21-03 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11105

Built 1920 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

14 open violations, none immediately hazardous. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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

Violations issued each year

None issued since 2022. 57 violations before that, the first in 1985.

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Open per apartment
2.3 (14 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
5 Apr 2016 (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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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

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

The 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 violation

Hazardous10 open

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

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front, yard

    Issued 5 Apr 2016Not complied with 31 May 2016Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 27 Sept 2002Notice sent out 10 Jan 2006Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar center.

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3 sty west an apartment kitchen.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall of private hall south wall of bathroom 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 3 sty west an apartment tenant gilbertto.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly secure the loose wall outlet east 3 sty west an apartment private hall.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose door lock assembly 3 sty west an apartment entrance.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door stile 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty south an apartment tenant gilberti., section '' ''

    Issued 31 Dec 1985Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Fire and safety equipment§ D26-20.08

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.

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheetrock & stud partitions erected cellar rear north p south creating 2 rms.

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration water closet washbasin stall shower sink installed at cellar.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Leaks and plumbing§ 300

  • Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative sliding doors 3 sty west an apartment 1 room from front.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty west an apartment.

    Issued 11 Apr 1988Notice sent out 9 Jun 2008Doors and windows§ 27-2043

Paperwork and notices1 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.

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

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Notice sent out 10 Jan 2006Paperwork and notices§ 27-2045

43 closed violations, plus 5 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.

  • File certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Violation closed 17 Oct 2017Fire and safety equipment§ D26-20.08 +1

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

    Issued 23 Sept 2005Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective top and bottom window sash thruout in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 23 Sept 2005Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 7 Mar 2003Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 7 Mar 2003Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 7 Mar 2003Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 7 Mar 2003Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 7 Mar 2003Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watt's incandescent or equilvalant at front areaway

    Issued 2 Feb 2003Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stain ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room, cellar

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • 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 sign missing from wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water at bathtub in the kitchen, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2026

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective ( cizek marina ) in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story

    Issued 20 Sept 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 18 Jun 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide a proper seat for water closet unit. in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 18 Jun 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 18 Jun 2002Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Nov 2001Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline under kitchen sink in the kitchenette, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Nov 2001Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchenette, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Nov 2001Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the kitchenette, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Nov 2001Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Replace with new the broken or defective wood scuttle ladder with iron scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Nov 2001Violation closed 28 Mar 2016§ 27-2005

  • Refit entrance door in the foyer, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Nov 2001Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls kitchen 3 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 6 Feb 1997Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling rear room 3 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 6 Feb 1997Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 3 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 6 Feb 1997Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture kitchen 3 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 6 Feb 1997Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective door lock and knob entrance to an apartment sty an apartment.

    Issued 6 Feb 1997Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling of kitchen 3 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 6 Feb 1997Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 3 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 6 Feb 1997Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 & 2 sty public halls.

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the missing caulking around bathtub 3 sty an apartment bathroom., section '' ''

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls around door 1 sty north an apartment rear entrance to apartment

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Doors and windows§ D26-10.01

  • Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty.

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Electrical§ D26-19.05

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg & walls 1 sty north an apartment throughout.

    Issued 4 Jan 1989Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Walls and ceilings§ D26-12.01

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixture present light not on.

    Issued 19 Nov 1988Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Electrical§ D26-19.07

  • Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 1 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 11 Jan 1986Violation closed 28 Mar 2016Fire and safety equipment§ D26-20.08 +1

63 violations on record in total, 15 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.

1 complaint in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise1 / 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.

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.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building 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 5 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 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

    RENZO COVATI

    Public records list RENZO COVATI as the owner of record for this address as of 5 Aug 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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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 has 10 open hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern and what has been done since.
  2. 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.
  3. Leaks and plumbing come up on this building's record. Ask which apartments were affected and whether the cause was ever found: 0 complaints in the last twelve months.
  4. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  5. 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

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