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Queens · ZIP 11367 · BIN 4141946 · Kew Gardens Hills · On record since Apr 22, 2016 · Built 1950

NeighborhoodⓘKew Gardens Hills
Among the most complained-about buildings in Kew Gardens Hills
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Kew Gardens Hills over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 43% in the last 2 years (20 vs 14 prior 2 yrs)
20100'22'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
33 Priority A and B complaints over 10 years — 3.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.3/yr99th pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2016
42
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
0
Total Priority Bⓘ
33
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
51%
21 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 22, 2016. Latest: Sep 12, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
42total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 12, 2025

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2025

Compliance inspection performed

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Sep 12, 2025

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDSep 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 28, 2025

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 11, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDSep 8, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 3, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 7, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 7, 2025

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 8, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Feb 2, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDFeb 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 24, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJan 29, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 20, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJan 23, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 12, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 14, 2025

Ecb violation served

Jan 1, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJan 3, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 19, 2024

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 9, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDNov 19, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2024

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 3, 2024

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 29, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMay 31, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jan 28, 2024

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 2024

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDMar 5, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 13, 2024

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 17, 2024

Please see complaint number

Dec 17, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 2, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2023

Ecb violation served

Sep 1, 2022

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMar 31, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 1, 2022

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDNov 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2022

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 1, 2022

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 1, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 14, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 26, 2022

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2022

Ecb violation served

Aug 11, 2022

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 29, 2022

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 19, 2022

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 25, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 2, 2022

Please see complaint number

Jun 19, 2022

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 7, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 18, 2022

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDOct 3, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 12, 2022

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDJun 13, 2022

Please see complaint number

Jun 9, 2022

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDAug 11, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

May 4, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 19, 2023

Ecb violation served

Apr 22, 2016

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDApr 27, 2016

Ecb violation served