140-37 Ash Avenue
140-37 Ash Avenue in Flushing, Queens, has 35 open HPD violations, 20 of them class C, and 125 of 126 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (48/100).
Multi-family elevator · 126 units · Built 1950
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 48/100)
- 20 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 12 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 41 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 125 of 126 units are rent-stabilized; 126 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: Medium (35 open, 20 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 41 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: High (2 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), 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)
35 open violations: 20 class C (immediately hazardous), 14 class B, 1 class A. 74 issued in the last 12 months. 467 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2017-03-01. Newest violation issued 2026-04-09.
3 closed in the last 90 days. Median 116 days from issue to close for the 79 violations closed in the last 12 months.
12 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: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, SECTION ''140-59'', issued 2026-04-06. HPD violation 18764186
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, SECTION ''140-59'', issued 2026-04-01. HPD violation 18751311
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, SECTION ''140-37'', issued 2026-03-30. HPD violation 18738163
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, SECTION ''140-59'', issued 2026-03-06. HPD violation 18688069
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, south wall, bathroom, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 436, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 436), issued 2026-02-27. HPD violation 18678133
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, south wall, bathroom, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 436, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 436), issued 2026-02-27. HPD violation 18678134
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF AN UNACCEPTABLE ELECTRO MAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE AT BUILDING ENETRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-02-26. HPD violation 18667722
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). PROVIDE SECURITY IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE BY MEANS OF A HEAVY DUTY KEY OPERATED LOCKSET AT BUILDING ENETRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-02-26. HPD violation 18667723
311 housing complaints
45 in the last 12 months, 134 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (41), Unsanitary Condition (2), Paint/Plaster (1), Water Leak (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 2 infested units 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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation. 17 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
4 executed evictions in the last 3 years (5 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
125 of 126 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: 125 in 2024, 126 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: ASH TERRACE LLC. Head officer: MICHAEL A PISTILLI. Managing agent: PISTILLI MANAGEMENT LLC. This owner has 20 buildings on record, 16 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 11, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4051820044, HPD building ID 628605. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Flushing-Main St (7), 9 min walk
- Mets-Willets Point (7), 24 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 35 open (20 class C, 14 class B, 1 class A). 12 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 45 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 2 infested units, re-infested | −12 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 4 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | 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.