23-20 29th Avenue
23-20 29th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, has 30 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (38/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1927
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 38/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The owner has 2 buildings on record; 2 graded D or F.
- 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (30 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 2 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Medium (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 1, 2025, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
30 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 17 class B, 10 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 1 issued in the last 12 months. 36 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2007-08-21. Newest violation issued 2026-05-06.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). 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 AT 1 STY PUB HALL AND CELLAR DOOR., issued 2007-08-21. HPD violation 134269
- Class C: No heat / heating defect. DEVICE PRESENT ON CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM WHICH IS CAPABLE OF CAUSING AN OTHERWISE OPERABLE SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE DAY TEMPERATURE SET AT 50 DEGREES NIGHT SET AT 20 DEGREES ON BOILER., issued 2007-08-21. HPD violation 134272
- Class B: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAIL BOXES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2021-03-25. HPD violation 14087930
- Class B: SECTION 12 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE THE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MATTRESS CELLAR REAR., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 134259
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (stairs). PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE MARBLE NOSING OF STAIR AT 2 STY PUB HALL., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 134257
- Class B: No heat / heating defect (basement). SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE DISUSED RADIATOR ETC TOP LANDING CELLAR STAIRS., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 134256
- Class B: Garbage not removed (basement). D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRUOUT., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 134254
- Class B: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT CELLAR BOILER ROOM., issued 2007-08-21. HPD violation 134271
311 housing complaints
2 in the last 12 months, 4 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (2).
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
6 of 6 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: GEORGE SAKELLIS. Managing agent: GEORGE SAKELLIS. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 25, 2024. HPD registration expired Sep 1, 2025 and had not been renewed as of Oct 3, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4005480024, HPD building ID 415197. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 30 Av (N, W), 6 min walk
- Astoria Blvd (N, W), 8 min walk
- Broadway (N, W), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 30 open (2 class C, 17 class B, 10 class A, 1 class I). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 2 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | −3 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.