Queens · Block 5145 · Lot 55 · 11355

138-70 Elder Avenue

6 floors · 126 apartments · 130,326 sq ft · built 1963 · class D4 · owner of record: Lafayette Apartments

63open violations
$55,455ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 69 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 69 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 85 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 130,326 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 190 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 190 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1165 days
Next cycle year 2029
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2035) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2035
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 5145). Agency page

Dec 31, 2035
in 3356 days
Next due 2035
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-04-30 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (16) · $55,455 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jul 29, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS 35717817K, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39198257P
Oct 6, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 29, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED SIDE WALK SHEDS IN PLACE AT EXPOSURE#1 AND EXPOSURE#2, MISSING CAPS FROM THE BOLTS. THIS CREATES SHARP EDGES. CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS AS PER BC 3307.6.5.6
#39555934X
Mar 5, 2027
PENDING
$2,400
Jun 29, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME, I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED @EXP#1 WITH CROSS BRACES INSTALLED A DISTANCE OF 6 BAYS APART. WHICH IS MORE THAN THE "EVERY 4TH BAY" AS PER APPROVED DRAWINGS. THIS REDUCES THE STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF THE S
#39555933Y
Mar 5, 2027
$1,250
Apr 28, 2026Unknown CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND/OR MAKE THE BUILDING'S STRUCTURES AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PROVISION OF THE ADMIN CODE. AS NOTED: AT THE OBSERVED (1)CRACKED/SPALLED CONCRETE INCLUDING(WALLS, BEAMS,
#35726960H
Mar 22, 2027
PENDING
$5,000
Apr 20, 2026Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 7A AND 8A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL #811401. AGG2 HISTORY OF NONCOMPLIANCE O
#37036442M
Jan 11, 2027
DEFAULT
$6,280
Oct 21, 2025Unknown CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PARKING STRUCTURE OR MAKE THE BUILDING STRUCTURE AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PREVIOUS OF TH ADMIN CODE AFTER UNSAFE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QPSI#1 Q0002323.NOTE:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
#35717817K
Jan 27, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$10,000
Dec 2, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
28-323.8 AND RCNY 103-13(5) FAILURE TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND/OR MAKE THE BUILDINGS STRUCTURES AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PREVIOUS OF THE ADMIN CODE AFTER UNSAFE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QPSI#Q0002323-1C-6
#35687041H
Aug 21, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Oct 12, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. NOTE: AS PREVIOUS VIOLATION #35683749P PN 08-02-2024. AS OF TODAY 10/12/2024 OBSERVED THE SAME COLUMNS. ALSO EXPOSED STEEL REINFORCEMENT REBAR AT MULT
#35686517J
Jul 21, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Aug 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
SIDEWALK SHED BC3307.6.OBSERVE SHED AT EXPOSURE#1&2 NOT TO CODES-FAIL TO PERFORM PERIODIC SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO VERTICAL MEMBER BLOCK YARD ACCESS&FOUNDING(WOOD PLATES)ROTTED+PARAPET PLYWOOD DISCONNECTED&SUSC
#39531985J
May 18, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,400
Aug 2, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
28-323.8 AND RCNY 103-13(5)FAILURE TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND/OR MAKETHE BUILDING'S STRUCTURE AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PREVIOUS OF ADMIN CODE AFTER UNSAFE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QPSI#UNPS-Q0002323-1C-00
#35683749P
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jan 16, 2024Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 7A & 8A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL #811401.AGG2 HISTORY OF NONCOMPLIANCE ON 3
#37026049R
Apr 9, 2024
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Dec 9, 2022Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAM DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL&APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL911401.SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORT
#37024707K
Feb 28, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 29, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED A 6 STORY OCCUPIED BLDG W/ SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE#1. DURING INSPECTION NOTED THAT THE SWS DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICAT
#35649891R
Sep 27, 2022
DEFAULT
$5,000
Oct 8, 2021Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 7A AND 8A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL#811401.REMEDY:FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.
#37022357K
Mar 1, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jun 26, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
PERMIT EXPIRED FOR TEMP CONST EQUIPMENT ONSITE ATOI ON INACTIVE 6STYCONST SITE OBSERVED SWS IN PLACE ON 2EXPS OF BLDG WHEN RESEARCH IN DOBNOW WAS CONDUCTED NOTICE THAT PERMIT FOR SWS THATS IN PLACE HAD EXPIRED3
#35583254P
Sep 14, 2021
DEFAULT
$3,125
Jun 19, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED: ON EXP1 BALCONIES HAVE PEELING OF FINISH CRACKS AT POSTS AT EXP2 SEVERAL BALCONIES HAVE SPALLING OF CONCRETE AND CORNERS AT RAIL POST HAVE CRACKED
#35244646H
Dec 26, 2017
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (19)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 5, 2025FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00325
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 2, 2024FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00102
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 15, 2024CONSTRUCTION
OBSERVE TEMPORARY SUPPORT JACKS INSTALLED AT EXPOSURE ONE SUPPORTED CANOPY/AWNING
#24-02297
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 22, 2022NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
#01359
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 21, 2017FACADE SAFETY PROGRAM

#HAZ86702
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 21, 2012LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE
UNSAFE LOCAL LAW REPORT FILED
#HAZ73483
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21303
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21302
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21301
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21350
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21348
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21349
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 8, 2002LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE

#NRF53920
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 26, 2002LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#29300
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 4, 1998LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#29518
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 4, 1998LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#29517
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#36853
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#03930
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 28, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#18079
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (18)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 16, 2025Parking Structures FTC-PS-UNSAFE
Unsafe PIPS report filed
Active
Mar 5, 2025AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Oct 2, 2024AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Feb 22, 2022Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
Active
Feb 21, 2017Facades FISP
CYCLE 8A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
Active
Feb 21, 2012Facades LL11/98
UNSAFE LOCAL LAW REPORT FILED
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 26, 2002Boiler LL6291
Active
May 4, 1998Boiler LL6291
Active
May 4, 1998Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 28, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (13) · C 0 · B 11 · A 2
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 17, 2026BApt 7P · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM FROM VESTIBULE TO EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 7P, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''L-W'', AT SOUTHMay 22, 2026
Feb 23, 2026BApt 7P · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM EAST WALL AT VESTIBULE AREA AT BASEMENT TO EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7P, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''L-W'', AT SOUTHMar 30, 2026
May 29, 2025AApt 7T · § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SHEET ROCK WALL WITH DOOR ERECTED FLOOR TO CEILING CREATING TWO ROOMS WHICH HAS FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATSep 1, 2025
Sep 3, 2013BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 8, 2013
Sep 3, 2013BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 8, 2013
May 21, 2012BApt 7H · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7H, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJun 25, 2012
Nov 29, 2011BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJan 3, 2012
Nov 29, 2011BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJan 3, 2012
Nov 21, 2011BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 26, 2011
Nov 21, 2011BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 26, 2011
Jun 14, 2011BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 19, 2011
Jun 14, 2011BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 19, 2011
Jan 28, 1997AApt 7F · § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION PARTITION INSTALLED CREATING ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN 6 STY SOUTHWEST APT 7F MARKED 7 STY. , SECTION '' ''May 16, 1997

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Jul 29, 2026ECBConstruction: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS 35717817K, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONOpen
Jun 29, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED SIDE WALK SHEDS IN PLACE AT EXPOSURE#1 AND EXPOSURE#2, MISSING CAPS FROM THE BOLTS. THIS CREATES SHARP EDGES. CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS AS PER BC 3307.6.5.6Open
Jun 29, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME, I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED @EXP#1 WITH CROSS BRACES INSTALLED A DISTANCE OF 6 BAYS APART. WHICH IS MORE THAN THE "EVERY 4TH BAY" AS PER APPROVED DRAWINGS. THIS REDUCES THE STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF THE SClosed

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City records as of Oct 23, 2026, 6:48 PM ET. BBL 4051450055.

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