31-70 37th Street
31-70 37th Street in Astoria, Queens, has 25 open HPD violations, 7 of them class C, and 5 of 8 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (41/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 8 units · Built 1950
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 41/100)
- 7 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 42 buildings' registrations; 15 graded D or F.
- 5 of 8 units are rent-stabilized; 8 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (25 open, 7 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
25 open violations: 7 class C (immediately hazardous), 13 class B, 5 class A. 22 issued in the last 12 months. 37 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2024-04-10. Newest violation issued 2026-08-28.
2 closed in the last 90 days. Median 54 days from issue to close for the 2 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 C: Broken window or sash (entrance). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS PANE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, issued 2026-08-28. HPD violation 19165752
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT ROOF DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 4th STORY, issued 2026-08-21. HPD violation 19139919
- Class C: Roaches (hallway). HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, issued 2026-08-21. HPD violation 19153633
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT ROOF DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 4th STORY, issued 2026-08-21. HPD violation 19139920
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4R), issued 2026-08-21. HPD violation 19153632
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT ROOF DOOR AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 4th STORY, issued 2026-08-21. HPD violation 19139925
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT ROOF DOOR AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 4th STORY, issued 2026-08-21. HPD violation 19139924
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-08-28. HPD violation 19139918
311 housing complaints
4 in the last 12 months, 6 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (4).
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: Owner reported 0 infested units
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
5 of 8 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: 5 in 2024, 8 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: STRATHMORE HOLDINGS LLC. Head officer: WILLIAM G DEMOS. Managing agent: PRISTINE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, LLC. This owner has 42 buildings on record, 15 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 17, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4006490071, HPD building ID 425291. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Steinway St (M, R), 5 min walk
- Broadway (N, W), 6 min walk
- 30 Av (N, W), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 25 open (7 class C, 13 class B, 5 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 4 | −14 |
| 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 2026-10-27.