157-11 Sanford Avenue,Queens, NY 11355
86 Units
•Built in 1926
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 6
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 157-11 Sanford Avenue
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Recent reviews for 157-11 Sanford Avenue reveal persistent issues with cleanliness, pest infestations (especially bedbugs and rodents), and poor garbage management. Residents report dirty hallways, elevator shortages, and unreliable heating. Noise levels and neighbor relations vary, with some noting drug activity and disruptive behavior. Maintenance and owner responsiveness are frequently criticized for slow or ineffective service. Positives include a decent location, security features like cameras and controlled entry, and fair pricing. However, the building's overall maintenance and pest control require significant improvement to enhance livability and tenant satisfaction. Renters generally do not recommend the building under current conditions.
Reviews (3)
2.62 stars
3 months ago
This building is a few small steps above a NYCHA building
Former Tenant
Pros:
The area is relatively safe and quiet compared to other areas. Decently close to flushing main st.
Cons:
Where do I even begin....
Building is right in front of a bus stop and a traffic light so if you're facing that direction, it gets noisy. The lobby and hallways are disgusting: trash and food are thrown on the floor and not picked up for days. The floors are rarely cleaned. The stairs do not feel sturdy. The elevator breaks quite often. It is also small and with the amount of tenants we have, honestly we need two elevators. It gets so much action, sometimes there's a line of people waiting. The laundry room has been closed for at least 4 years and rumor has it is due to a bed bug problem in the building. I guess they haven't fixed the issue because the laundry room is still closed.
I've seen mice running in the hallways. The roach problem is fucking ridiculous. There is an exterminator who kind of doesnt help. The only way to truly fix the rodent problem is to seal up the baseboards which will come out of your pocket. There are tons of cracks in the walls where sometimes it looks like the apartment is falling apart. The cracks also act as special shortcuts for bugs to go in and out of as they please. The shower needs caulking and there is mold growing on top of it so whoever did it last time obviously didnt clean the shower before caulking. The floors are absolute shit and have holes and gaps in them. There was a leak in one of our bedrooms where the space between the ceiling and window had a crack. Its been two years and no one has come to fix it. They rarely give heat. The electric wiring in this building must need improvement because we are constantly replacing lightbulbs only to discover that lights will occasionally go off and on on their own. The exhaust fan in the bathroom doesnt work but instead seems to be a nice home for bugs. Dont live here unless youre desperate.
Building is right in front of a bus stop and a traffic light so if you're facing that direction, it gets noisy. The lobby and hallways are disgusting: trash and food are thrown on the floor and not picked up for days. The floors are rarely cleaned. The stairs do not feel sturdy. The elevator breaks quite often. It is also small and with the amount of tenants we have, honestly we need two elevators. It gets so much action, sometimes there's a line of people waiting. The laundry room has been closed for at least 4 years and rumor has it is due to a bed bug problem in the building. I guess they haven't fixed the issue because the laundry room is still closed.
I've seen mice running in the hallways. The roach problem is fucking ridiculous. There is an exterminator who kind of doesnt help. The only way to truly fix the rodent problem is to seal up the baseboards which will come out of your pocket. There are tons of cracks in the walls where sometimes it looks like the apartment is falling apart. The cracks also act as special shortcuts for bugs to go in and out of as they please. The shower needs caulking and there is mold growing on top of it so whoever did it last time obviously didnt clean the shower before caulking. The floors are absolute shit and have holes and gaps in them. There was a leak in one of our bedrooms where the space between the ceiling and window had a crack. Its been two years and no one has come to fix it. They rarely give heat. The electric wiring in this building must need improvement because we are constantly replacing lightbulbs only to discover that lights will occasionally go off and on on their own. The exhaust fan in the bathroom doesnt work but instead seems to be a nice home for bugs. Dont live here unless youre desperate.
Advice to owner:
Just set the place on fire
1.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
don’t be fooled by the outside
Former Tenant
Pros:
It’s not the worst building in the area
Cons:
laundry room hasn’t been open in almost two years because of bed bugs. hallways are never clean and littered with trash. packages are stolen in the lobby. There is one elevator in a building that clearly needs two plus the stairs are not sturdy so you always feel like you will trip. constant infestation of bugs and rodents. Baby mice run around in the hallways. I’ve had to buy special treatment for roaches because it used to get so out of hand.
Advice to owner:
Please do a better job of maintaining this apartment building if you’re going to raise the rent.
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 157-11 Sanford Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.11 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
11
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Mar 16, 2024: § 27-2005 hmc: refit door at closet in the private hallway located at apt f9, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Hazardous
79
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 11, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
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Immediately hazardous
6
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 11, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges at vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
G
George Maglaras
2.2(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•86 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 6
P
Pristine Property Solutions, LLC
3.3(47)
Corporate Owner•
51 Properties•1064 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 53
W
William Demos
3.2(11)
Agent•
12 Properties•407 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 17
T
Tammy Michelis
3.1(9)
Shareholder•
6 Properties•348 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 13
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