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Queens · ZIP 11372 · BIN 4029761 · Jackson Heights · On record since Oct 17, 1989 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘJackson Heights
Among the most complained-about buildings in Jackson Heights
More complaints than 91% of residential buildings in Jackson Heights over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
91st pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 76% in the last 2 years (30 vs 17 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
48 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 1.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.3/yr69th pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
118
23 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
9
Total Priority Bⓘ
39
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
3%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 17, 1989. Latest: May 10, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
118total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 21, 2006

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 22, 2006
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2005

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jul 29, 2004

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 11, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 29, 2004

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 15, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 8, 2004

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDAug 27, 2004

Reviewed - inspection to be scheduled

Mar 8, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 29, 2004

Please see complaint number

Jan 14, 2004

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

66

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 5, 2004

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2004

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 22, 2003

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2004

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Aug 20, 2002

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 13, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2002

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 3, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 7, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 16, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 23, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Oct 30, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 10, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 27, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 28, 1998

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Feb 28, 1990

Commercial Use – Illegal

33

CCLOSEDMar 13, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 28, 1990

Commercial Use – Illegal

33

CCLOSEDMar 13, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 17, 1989

Commercial Use – Illegal

33

CCLOSEDOct 31, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 21, 2006
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 22, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 4, 2005
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 18, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Jul 29, 2004
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 11, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 29, 2004
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 15, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Jul 8, 2004
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Aug 27, 2004

Reviewed - inspection to be scheduled

BCLOSED
Mar 8, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Apr 29, 2004

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 14, 2004
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed May 12, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 5, 2004
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 19, 2004

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2003
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Feb 24, 2004

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 20, 2002
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 13, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 20, 2002
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 3, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 7, 2001
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Oct 16, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2000
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 23, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 10, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 28, 1998

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Feb 28, 1990
Commercial Use – Illegal
33
Closed Mar 13, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 28, 1990
Commercial Use – Illegal
33
Closed Mar 13, 1990

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 17, 1989
Commercial Use – Illegal
33
Closed Oct 31, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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