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11-20 47 Avenue · Queens · BBL 4000570030 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP11
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. More recorded distress than 52% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 18.3. In ZIP 11101, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations4 total — 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2012-12-10.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

1 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Abandoned Vehicle (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1931)
YesSix or more residential units (6)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)JOHN J CIAFONE
Head officer# # #
Managing agentCWN MANAGEMENT& CONSULTING CORP
Last registered2025-12-04

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$953,000 $428,850
2026$1,144,000 $514,800
2027$1,102,000 $495,900

The city's market estimate has risen 16% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 2 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway21 St — G · 300 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Hunters Point Av — 7 · 900 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 11 St / 47 Av — B32 · 250 ft
Citi Bike46 Rd & 11 St · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S./I.S. 78Q
Middle: I.S. 204 Oliver W. Holmes. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

11-20 47 Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

1 311 service request from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by CWN MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING CORP — 12 buildings, 71 units. Grades across the portfolio: A4 · B5 · C3. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
53-24 35 Street QN7 B
202 Franklin Street BK6 B
34 Driggs Avenue BK6 A
199 Green Street BK6 B
5-36 47 Avenue QN6 B
11-13 47 Road QN6 C
687 Meeker Avenue BK6 C
119 Freeman Street BK6 A
11-20 47 Avenue QN6 A
110 Frost Street BK6 A
33-51 Vernon Boulevard QN6 B
23-06 Jackson Avenue QN4 C

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $704,588 on 2019-01-15 (lender: Dime Community Bank), covering 5 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2019-01-15Agreement $3,450,000 — from 119 FREEMAN STREET REALTY CORP.; FRANKLIN STREET REALTY CORP.; 33-51 VERNON BLVD. REALTY C to DIME COMMUNITY BANK $3,450,000
2019-01-15Mortgage $704,589 — from 33-51 VERNON BLVD. REALTY CORP.; 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP.; 33-65 49TH STREET REALTY to DIME COMMUNITY BANK $704,589
2019-01-15AL&R $3,450,000 — from 119 FREEMAN STREET REALTY CORP.; 33-65 49TH STREET REALTY CORP.; 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY to DIME COMMUNITY BANK $3,450,000
2013-09-12Agreement $838,736 — from 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK $838,736
2010-03-30Mortgage $280,426 — from 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK $280,426
2010-03-30AL&R $875,000 — from 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK $875,000
2010-03-30Agreement $875,000 — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP. $875,000
2005-11-22AL&R $650,000 — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to CIAFONE, JOHN J $650,000
2005-01-05Agreement $650,000 — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to CIAFONE, JOHN J $650,000
2005-01-05Mortgage $351,998 — from CIAFONE, JOHN to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK $351,998
2004-08-03DEEDO $475,000 — from NICA, VASILE; LIZEWSKI, HYPOLIT to CIAFONE, JOHN J $475,000
2004-08-03Mortgage $300,000 — from CIAFONE, JOHN J to PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL BANK $300,000
2003-11-21Mortgage $170,000 — from NICA, VASILE; LIZEWSKI, HYPOLIT to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA $170,000
2003-11-21DEEDO $260,000 — from NATALE, RICHARD; NATALE, JR., JOSEPH; NATALE, ANN; NATALE, JEFFREY; NATALE FISCHER, JOANN; to LIZEWSKI, HYPOLIT; NICA, VASILE $260,000

Ten-year activity

1050
2017
2018
8
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201702024
201821047
201901618
202000011
202102013
202202013
202302013
202402013
202502013
202603014
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The last 12 months — 5 records

DateRecord
2026-08-11311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2026-05-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-05-06HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-01-30Boiler inspection
2025-11-21HPD 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

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-11311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2026-05-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-05-06HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-01-30Boiler inspection
2025
2025-11-21HPD 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
2025-02-05Boiler inspection
2025-01-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024
2024-11-29HPD 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
2024-04-12HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-01-19Boiler inspection
2023
2023-11-22HPD 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
2023-03-29Boiler inspection
2023-03-28HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022
2022-05-18Boiler inspection
2022-03-03HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-03-03HPD 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
2021
2021-04-14Boiler inspection
2021-03-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-03-03311: Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
2020
2020-08-14Boiler inspection
2019
2019-09-06Boiler inspection
2019-08-14311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-24TL&R — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP.
2019-01-24TL&R — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP.
2019-01-15Agreement $3,450,000 — from 119 FREEMAN STREET REALTY CORP.; FRANKLIN STREET REALTY CORP.; 33-51 VERNON BLVD. REALTY C to DIME COMMUNITY BANK$3,450,000
2019-01-15Mortgage $704,589 — from 33-51 VERNON BLVD. REALTY CORP.; 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP.; 33-65 49TH STREET REALTY to DIME COMMUNITY BANK$704,589
2019-01-15AL&R $3,450,000 — from 119 FREEMAN STREET REALTY CORP.; 33-65 49TH STREET REALTY CORP.; 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY to DIME COMMUNITY BANK$3,450,000
2019-01-15Mortgage assigned — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to DIME COMMUNITY BANK
2018
2018-12-27Boiler inspection
2018-09-13DOB violation P: THE DOB INTENDS TO REVOKE ALL APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER PLUMBING LAA #420442916 DUE TO SUSPENSION OF MASTER PLUMBERS LICENSE
2018-08-20311: Plumbing — Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
2018-08-20DOB complaint, category ?
2018-07-27Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2018-06-01Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2018-01-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-12-27Boiler inspection
2017-12-13Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2017-10-31311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2017-10-23311: Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
2016
2016-11-17HPD 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
2016-09-22311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2016-06-11311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2014
2014-11-20311: Building/Use — No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO
2014-11-20DOB complaint, category ?
2014-11-17311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2014-11-09311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2014-11-09DOB complaint, category ?
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-01-23311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-09311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-09Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013
2013-12-16311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2013-11-15DOB complaint, category ?
2013-11-05311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-11-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-11-03311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-11-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-10-13311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2013-10-13311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2013-09-12Agreement $838,736 — from 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK$838,736
2013-08-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-08-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-08-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-07-24Job filed: PROPOSED TO REMOVE EXISTING OLD BOILER. INSTALL NEW GAS BOILER AND BOILER AREA ENCLOSURE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY.$17,000
2013-06-19ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT OBSERVED AT 2:40PM (1) PANEL (1) 6/3 FEEDER (6) FIXTURES (12) OUTLETS (6) SWITCHES INSTALLED IN APT 3L. REMEDY: $800
2013-06-14311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2013-06-14DOB complaint, category ?
2013-06-14DOB complaint, category ?
2013-04-14311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-03-01ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR - (NE) WOODEN STAIR IN PLACE FROM 1ST FL TO CELLAR LEVEL & CMU BLOCK WALL ENCLOSURE OF BO$800
2013-02-12311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2013-01-31HPD litigation: Heat and Hot Water
2013-01-03311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-01-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012
2012-12-15311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-12-15Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-12-10HPD litigation: Tenant Action
2012-12-10HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2012-12-10HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR TO BOILER ROOM KEY LOCKED 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL
2012-12-10HPD class B: SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, APARTME
2012-12-10HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNE
2012-12-07311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-12-07311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-12-07Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-12-07Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-12-05311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — GAS
2012-12-05311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-12-05Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2012-12-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-12-05DOB complaint, category ?
2012-12-04311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-12-04Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-11-27Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-11-21DOB complaint, category ?
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-11-30Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2011-08-25Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2011-08-15Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2011-06-24Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010
2010-07-06311: Dirty Conditions — E3A Dirty Area/Alleyway
2010-06-08311: Dirty Conditions — E4 18" Law
2010-03-30Mortgage $280,426 — from 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK$280,426
2010-03-30AL&R $875,000 — from 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK$875,000
2010-03-30Agreement $875,000 — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP.$875,000
2010-03-30Deed — from CIAFONE, JOHN J to 11-20 47TH AVENUE REALTY CORP.
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-11-22AL&R $650,000 — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to CIAFONE, JOHN J$650,000
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2005-01-05Agreement $650,000 — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to CIAFONE, JOHN J$650,000
2005-01-05Mortgage $351,998 — from CIAFONE, JOHN to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK$351,998
2005-01-05Mortgage assigned — from CIAFONE, JOHN to PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL BANK
2004
2004-10-07Mortgage satisfied — from LIZEWSKI, HYPOLIT; NICA, VASILE to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
2004-08-03DEEDO $475,000 — from NICA, VASILE; LIZEWSKI, HYPOLIT to CIAFONE, JOHN J$475,000
2004-08-03Mortgage $300,000 — from CIAFONE, JOHN J to PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL BANK$300,000
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-11-21Mortgage $170,000 — from NICA, VASILE; LIZEWSKI, HYPOLIT to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$170,000
2003-11-21DEEDO $260,000 — from NATALE, RICHARD; NATALE, JR., JOSEPH; NATALE, ANN; NATALE, JEFFREY; NATALE FISCHER, JOANN; to LIZEWSKI, HYPOLIT; NICA, VASILE$260,000
1994
1994-06-07DOB violation LL6291:
1968
1968-10-22Deed — from MARTUCCI CATHERINE to ANN NATALE; WILLIAM A NATALE JR; FLORENCE MURPHY; MILLICENT F NATALE
1968-10-22Deed — from NATALE WILLIAM A (HEIRS & DISTS OF); NATALE WILLIAM A JR HEIRS & DISTS; NATALE WILLIAM A to MILLICENT F NATALE

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