21-79 Steinway Street
21-79 Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens, has 44 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 6 of 4 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (44/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 4 units · Built 1890
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 44/100)
- 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.
- 6 of 4 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (44 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 1 complaint, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Medium (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 1, 2019, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
44 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 17 class B, 18 class A, 7 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 12 issued in the last 12 months. 47 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2002-08-19. Newest violation issued 2026-05-07.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 72 days from issue to close for the 2 violations closed 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 (hallway). 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 PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2025-12-22. HPD violation 18518855
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (boiler room). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT 1ST.STRY.PUBKIC HALL. AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2002-09-11. HPD violation 4334044
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. (B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3A), issued 2025-12-22. HPD violation 18518848
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. (B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3A), issued 2025-12-22. HPD violation 18518849
- Class B: Leak or water damage, bathroom. D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN 2 STY REAR APT 2R BATHROOM. , SECTION '' '' (apt 2R), issued 2008-08-13. HPD violation 315924
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY PUB HALL R71., issued 2008-08-13. HPD violation 315923
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HANDLES AT FAUCET BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2003-04-08. HPD violation 4534842
- Class B: Broken window or sash, kitchen, 2nd floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UP SASH WINDOW GLASS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH (apt 3), issued 2003-04-08. HPD violation 4534849
311 housing complaints
1 in the last 12 months, 1 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (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)
1 open DOB violation. 3 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 4 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: GAP REALTY OF NY LLC. Head officer: GEORGIANA KAMBANIS. Managing agent: GEORGIANA KAMBANIS. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 18, 2018. HPD registration expired Sep 1, 2019 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 4007970003, HPD building ID 697179. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N, W), 7 min walk
- Astoria Blvd (N, W), 13 min walk
- 30 Av (N, W), 19 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 44 open (2 class C, 17 class B, 18 class A, 7 class I). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 1 | −8 |
| 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.