54-17 31st Avenue
54-17 31st Avenue in Astoria, Queens, has 211 open HPD violations, 12 of them class C, and 111 of 966 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (67/100).
Co-op · Multi-family elevator · 966 units · Built 1935
A cooperative: apartments are owned as shares, so a rental here is a sublet that usually needs board approval and may be limited to one or two years. Co-op units are not rent-stabilized.
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 67/100)
- 12 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 8 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 17 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 111 of 966 units are rent-stabilized; 153 on the 2007 tax bill.
- Repairs: Low (211 open, 12 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 17 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: High (1 infested unit, 3 yr, re-infested), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
211 open violations: 12 class C (immediately hazardous), 130 class B, 69 class A. 5 issued in the last 12 months. 255 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1988-11-01. Newest violation issued 2026-09-29.
3 closed in the last 90 days. Median 82 days from issue to close for the 7 violations closed in the last 12 months.
8 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: Roaches (basement). HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT BASEMENT, 1st STORY, issued 2024-08-14. HPD violation 17186544
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2N), issued 2022-03-17. HPD violation 15044807
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2N), issued 2022-03-17. HPD violation 15044806
- Class C: Roaches (hallway). HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, issued 2021-08-30. HPD violation 14506271
- Class C: Leak or water damage, kitchen, 3rd floor. REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3N, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''55-03 31AV'' (apt 3N), issued 2016-06-23. HPD violation 11283519
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LOOSE RADIATOR LEFT UNDER STAIRS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2014-06-05. HPD violation 10265484
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO 3 STY APT 2P. LOCATED AT APT 2P (apt 2P), issued 2008-06-19. HPD violation 327324
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ENTRANCE APT 6O 54-17 31 AVE. , SECTION '' '' (apt 6O), issued 2008-06-17. HPD violation 327373
311 housing complaints
22 in the last 12 months, 88 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (17), Door/Window (2), Plumbing (1), Unsanitary Condition (1), Water Leak (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. 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 1 infested, 1 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 4 infested, 4 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 60 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
6 executed evictions in the last 3 years (11 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
111 of 966 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: 111 in 2024, 153 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: BOULEVARD GARDENS OWNERS CORP. Head officer: ROBERT MCCARTHY. Managing agent: Douglas Elliman Property Management. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 14, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4011110001, HPD building ID 416221. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Northern Blvd (M, R), 7 min walk
- 46 St (M, R), 8 min walk
- 65 St (M, R), 14 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 211 open (12 class C, 130 class B, 69 class A). 8 rent-impairing | −15 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 22 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit, re-infested | −12 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 6 | −3 |
| 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.