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132-57 Sanford Avenue, Queens — Grade F | OpenStoop

132-57 SANFORD AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: F (2/100)

Year Built: 1951 · Units: 126

132-57 Sanford Avenue

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

132-57 Sanford Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1951 in Queens with 126 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 32 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,555 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11355)

4,025 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11355

Bottom tier

Avg score: 94

WorstBest in 11355

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Heat/Hot Water Issues

This building has a pattern of repeated heat or hot water complaints — a sign of persistent neglect.

Facade Needs Repair

The building facade has been classified as requiring repair (SWARMP status) during a required inspection.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Bedbug Infestation Reported

Bedbug infestations have been officially reported in this building within the past 2 years.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

45Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

65Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

35Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

92Excellent

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

19Critical

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

27Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

70Fair

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 521 violations · Peak: 79 in 2025

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

874

Violations

521

Permits

56

Financial

52

Compliance

25

Inspections

25

Legal

2

Total: 1555 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

308

Housing Violations→

(124 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

48.1x neighborhood avg

32

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

64.0x neighborhood avg

105

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

43.8x neighborhood avg

156

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

21.1x neighborhood avg

26

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1951

Built 75 years ago

↑Improving — 61 violations this year vs 63 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Dec 9, 2025

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000334776·Percent Transferred: 90.909%

Aug 14, 2025

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000219389

Mar 10, 2025

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000066226

May 23, 2017

Agreement — $51,400,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000192611

Dec 18, 2015

Deed Transfer — $32,650,562

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000448201

Dec 18, 2015

Mortgage — $51,400,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000448203

Jun 25, 2013

Agreement — $40,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000249502

Jun 25, 2013

Mortgage — $40,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000249497

Jun 25, 2013

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000249500

Jul 3, 2006

Agreement — $233,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378469

Jul 3, 2006

Agreement — $30,100,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378461

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $233,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378470

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378462

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378468

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378464

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378467

Sep 19, 2002

Agreement

Recorded

Sep 19, 2002

Agreement

Recorded

Sep 19, 2002

Agreement

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Mortgage — $9,903,513.72

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Agreement

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Mortgage — $13,046,506.62

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 15, 2001

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Feb 28, 1994

Mortgage — $887,760

Recorded

Feb 28, 1994

Mortgage — $1,701,540

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Assignment

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Mortgage — $3,403,080

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Mortgage — $1,849,500

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Mortgage — $2,885,220

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Assignment

Recorded

Sep 15, 1976

Assignment

Recorded

Apr 17, 1975

Mortgage

Recorded

Jun 21, 1971

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Jun 17, 1971

Mortgage

Recorded

Jun 17, 1971

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Sep 13, 2024

Tenant Action — 132-57 SANFORD AVENUE LLC,A&E REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 13, 2024

Oct 15, 2019

Tenant Action/Harrassment — 132-57 SANFORD AVENUE HOLDINGS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 15, 2019

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (5)

Complaint

Feb 1, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 28, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Complaint

Feb 1, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 27, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Complaint

Feb 1, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1E)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1E

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 17, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Jan 23, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSE

PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 13C)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 13C

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 7, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Jan 12, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 13C)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 13C

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 7, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Medium Priority (2)

Complaint

Feb 1, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 13C)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 13C

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 7, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Safety Complaint

Jan 13, 2026• 2 months ago

ACTIVE

DOB Complaint #6S

Category: 6S·Unit: ELEVR

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $11,382,000

Owner: 132-57 SANDFORD AVENUE, LLC

Year Built: 1,951

Building Class: D1

Gross Area: 113,348 sqft

Units: 126

Stories: 6

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $5,121,900

Market Value: $11,382,000

Other Events (12)

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: Your complaint has been received but does not fall under the jurisdiction of the New York City Police Department. Please contact your local precinct for more information, including which City agency

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 14 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 12, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 8, 2026• 18 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 8, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 6, 2026• 20 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 11, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Feb 11, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 28, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Jan 28, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 28, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Closed Date: Feb 1, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection

Closed Date: Feb 1, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 17, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: BED BUGS

Resolution Description: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in

Closed Date: Feb 1, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 13, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service

Complaint Type: Elevator

Descriptor: Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service

Resolution Description: Your Service Request has been submitted to the Department of Buildings. Please check back later for status.

Closed Date: Jan 13, 2026

Agency: Department of Buildings

311 Complaint

Jan 7, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed

Closed Date: Jan 12, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 7, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

CEILING

Complaint Type: PAINT/PLASTER

Descriptor: CEILING

Descriptor2: HOLE OR CRACKED

Resolution Description: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage

Closed Date: Jan 23, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1951

Total Units

126

Residential Units

126

Building Class

D1

Location

BBL

4050400027

Zipcode

11355

Location

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Property Owner

132-57 SANDFORD AVENUE, LLC

Registered owner of 132-57 Sanford Avenue

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