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.
31-19 23 Avenue is a mixed one-family and commercial building built in 1931 in Queens with 2 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 22 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 148 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11105)
4,134 buildings in this zip code
0th
Better than 0% of buildings in 11105
Bottom tier
Avg score: 95
WorstBest in 11105
Alerts
Open Critical Violations
This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.
Outstanding Tax Liens
The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.
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
1Critical
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
23Critical
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
0Critical
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
70Fair
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
71Fair
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
38Poor
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
May 15, 2015
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000162939
Mar 20, 2013
Mortgage — $4,500,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000114356
Mar 20, 2013
Assignment of Lease & Rents — $4,500,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000114357
Jun 30, 2011
Deed Transfer
Recorded
CRFN: 2011000231517
May 23, 2002
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Jul 21, 1976
Deed Transfer
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
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Apr 1, 2025
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Mar 1, 2025
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Feb 1, 2025
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
Apr 28, 2023
Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ERNEST LAMPEAS,LAMPEAS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP #5,MARIA LAMPEAS,PETER LAMPEAS
CLOSED
Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Apr 28, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ERNEST LAMPEAS
CLOSED
Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Apr 20, 2023
Mar 8, 2023
Heat and Hot Water — ERNEST LAMPEAS,PETER LAMPEAS
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Mar 8, 2023
Jan 19, 2023
Tenant Action — ERNEST LAMPEAS,PETE LAMPEAS
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jan 19, 2023
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (8)
Tax Lien
Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago
60 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Tax Lien
Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago
90 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Complaint
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
SAFETY — FIRE ESCAPE [EMERGENCY] (Apt SECOND)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: SECOND
Space Type: OTHER ROOM/AREA
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Dec 5, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING [EMERGENCY] (Apt SECOND)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: SECOND
Space Type: OTHER ROOM/AREA
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Dec 5, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt SECOND)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: SECOND
Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Dec 5, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Housing Violation
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class C (Hazardous): § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTI
Class: C
Apartment: SECOND
Floor: 3
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Dec 7, 2023
Cure By Date: Dec 31, 2023
Status Date: Dec 7, 2023
Housing Violation
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class C (Hazardous): § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WA
Class: C
Apartment: SECOND
Floor: 3
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Dec 6, 2023
Cure By Date: Dec 30, 2023
Status Date: Dec 6, 2023
Medium Priority (6)
Tax Lien
May 1, 2025• 11 months ago
10 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Tax Lien
Apr 1, 2025• 0 years ago
30 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: S2
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt SECOND)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: SECOND
Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Dec 5, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2
Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 16, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Housing Violation
Dec 5, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
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