143-33 Sanford Avenue
143-33 Sanford Avenue in Flushing, Queens, has 125 open HPD violations, 5 of them class C, and 188 of 180 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (49/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 180 units · Built 1960
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 49/100)
- 5 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 7 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 20 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 188 of 180 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (125 open, 5 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 20 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (8 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (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)
125 open violations: 5 class C (immediately hazardous), 119 class B, 1 class A. 7 issued in the last 12 months. 172 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1995-02-28. Newest violation issued 2026-07-06.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 169 days from issue to close for the 2 violations closed in the last 12 months.
7 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, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''west'' (apt A1), issued 2025-06-27. HPD violation 18050780
- 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 MISSING SIGN AT PUBLIC HALL, issued 2009-10-01. HPD violation 4629457
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF SLIDING BOLT WITH EYE CAPABLE OF BEING LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, issued 2009-10-01. HPD violation 6089094
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF SLIDING BOLT WITH EYE CAPABLE OF BEING LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, issued 2009-10-01. HPD violation 6089099
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS AND CEILING 2 STY APT B11 SOUTH ROOM LEGAGNEUR 358 8485 ER1. , SECTION '' '' (apt B11), issued 1995-02-28. HPD violation 309731
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT CEILING BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL, issued 2026-07-06. HPD violation 19051265
- Class B: Fire escape defect. , 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR-CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT WEST STACK AT FRONT COURT AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2026-06-29. HPD violation 19036525
- Class B: Fire escape defect. , 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR-CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT WEST STACK AT FRONT COURT AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2026-06-29. HPD violation 19036524
311 housing complaints
21 in the last 12 months, 40 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (20), Door/Window (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 8 infested units in 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: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 4 infested, 4 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 4 infested, 4 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 12 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
2 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
188 of 180 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: 188 in 2024, 188 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: A&K SANFORD REALTY CORP.. Head officer: PHIL KARAHALIS. Managing agent: A & K SANFORD REALTY CORP. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 31, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4050490043, HPD building ID 693451. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Flushing-Main St (7), 8 min walk
- Mets-Willets Point (7), 25 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 125 open (5 class C, 119 class B, 1 class A). 7 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 21 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 8 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 2 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | 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.