31-18 28th Avenue
31-18 28th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, has 15 open HPD violations, and 7 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (52/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1925
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 52/100)
- 15 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 4 buildings' registrations; 1 graded D or F.
- 7 of 6 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (15 open), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Medium (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
15 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 14 class B, 1 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 19 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1999-02-16. Newest violation issued 2026-05-06.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 15 days from issue to close for the 1 violations closed in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Fire escape defect. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 2STY AT REAR AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2005-11-07. HPD violation 5814359
- Class B: Yard or exterior defect. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING FRONT AREA WAY AT FRONT AREAWAY, issued 2005-11-07. HPD violation 5814312
- Class B: Fire escape defect. FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS REAR FIRESCAPE AT FRONT AREAWAY, issued 2005-11-07. HPD violation 5814319
- Class B: Fire escape defect. FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING RETURN RAIL FRONT FIRESCAPE AT FRONT AREAWAY, issued 2005-11-07. HPD violation 5814326
- Class B: Garbage not removed (exterior). SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE YARD AT FRONT CENTER COURT, issued 2001-08-17. HPD violation 3928265
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND BUZZER VESTIBULE DOOR TO 1 STY PUB HALL., issued 1999-03-02. HPD violation 132771
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK ON ENTRANCE DOOR TO 1 STY WEST APT 1R. LOCATED AT APT 1R (apt 1R), issued 1999-03-02. HPD violation 132779
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION AT 1 STY PUB HALL AND VESTIBULE., issued 1999-03-02. HPD violation 132780
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 2 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
7 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).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 7 in 2024, 7 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 31-18 28TH AVENUE LLC. Head officer: PAUL PAPPAS. Managing agent: PAUL PAPPAS. This owner has 4 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 24, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4006190053, HPD building ID 414035. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 30 Av (N, W), 3 min walk
- Astoria Blvd (N, W), 4 min walk
- Broadway (N, W), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 15 open (14 class B, 1 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| 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, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | −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.