23-16 29th Avenue
23-16 29th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, has 21 open HPD violations, 4 of them class C, and 6 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (35/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1927
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 35/100)
- 4 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is 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 8 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (21 open, 4 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 1, 2025, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
21 open violations: 4 class C (immediately hazardous), 5 class B, 11 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 5 issued in the last 12 months. 27 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2005-12-14. Newest violation issued 2026-09-24.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES, 3rd STORY, issued 2026-09-24. HPD violation 19239505
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-23. HPD violation 19236862
- 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 2005-12-14. HPD violation 134241
- Class C: Broken window or sash. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LOWER SASH WINDOW GLASS 1 STY APT 1F NORTH ROOM ER1. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1F), issued 2005-12-14. HPD violation 134249
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2026-09-24. HPD violation 19239504
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). 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 WATTS MINIMUM REQUIRED , LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT, issued 2013-08-09. HPD violation 9931365
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (stairs). D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR 1 STY PUB HALL STAIRS., issued 2008-08-14. HPD violation 134234
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint (basement). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CELLAR FIRE RETARDANT CEILING THRUOUT., issued 2005-12-14. HPD violation 134242
311 housing complaints
5 in the last 12 months, 5 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (4), Water Leak (1).
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)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations 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. 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 4005480025, HPD building ID 415194. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 30 Av (N, W), 6 min walk
- Astoria Blvd (N, W), 8 min walk
- Broadway (N, W), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 21 open (4 class C, 5 class B, 11 class A, 1 class I). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 5 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
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.