# 19-16 23rd Drive, Queens, NY 11105

BBL 4008900138 · Block 890 · Lot 138 · BIN 4020114, 4547703  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/19-16-23rd-drive-4008900138  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

19-16 23rd Drive (Queens, NY 11105; tax lot BBL 4008900138) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1920, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as JOHN AZZARA PROPERTY TRUST. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,483,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 28 open HPD violations. There were 25 311 requests in the past 12 months and 23 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “19-16 23rd Drive, Queens, NY 11105 (BBL 4008900138)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/19-16-23rd-drive-4008900138. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/astoria-north-ditmars-steinway

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/astoria-north-ditmars-steinway/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/astoria-north-ditmars-steinway/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/astoria-north-ditmars-steinway/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/astoria-north-ditmars-steinway/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/astoria-north-ditmars-steinway/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 28 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: JOHN AZZARA PROPERTY TRUST
- Building class: B3 – Two-family home converted from one-family
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 1,604 sq ft
- Zoning: R5B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,483,000, assessed value $88,980, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2025-12-17 from AZZARA, JOHN to JOHN AZZARA PROPERTY TRUST; ANTHONY AZZARA, AS TRUSTEE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2023-02-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-02-20 from MARASA, GAETANA; ESTATE OF CONCETTA AZZARA to AZZARA, JOHN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-08-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-08-02 from TRUPIA ANGELA (DEV OF); WEISZ MARIA (DEV) to CARMELO AZZARA; CONCETTA AZZARA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-21 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: § 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 FRICTION SURFAC…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: § 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, 2nd…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: § 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 2nd…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: § 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) NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EA…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-11-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELCTRICAL LIGHT SWITCH, AT STAIR, EAST WALL, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-11-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 27-2041 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING UNIT TO VIEW ANY PERSON OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-11-23 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-11-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT THE DOOR AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-11-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: § 27-2005, 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-11-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HANDRAIL AT STAIR, EAST WALL, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-11-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR SADDLE , AT VESTIBULE, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET 2ND STORY APT. BATHROOM.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS 2ND STY. APT. KITCHEN SINK.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2041 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING UNIT TO VIEW ANY PERSON OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR AT 2ND STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN 2ND STY. APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED LAMP ELECTRIC WIRING - WALLS FRONT EAST AND REAR ROOM 2ND STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WALL OUTLET - 2ND STY. APT. KITCHEN AND REAR ROOM.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT KITCHEN SINK AT 2ND STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Electric – No Lighting. The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Plumbing – Water Supply. 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 encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFLO): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. However, HPD was able to verify that heat or hot water… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |

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## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as JOHN AZZARA PROPERTY TRUST. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2025-12-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-12-17). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-12-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-12-17). | 636b-3b5g |

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