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3738 73 STREET

Queens · ZIP 11372 · BIN 4029773 · Jackson Heights · On record since Nov 29, 1990 · Built 1930

NeighborhoodⓘJackson Heights

Among the most complained-about buildings in Jackson Heights

More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Jackson Heights over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have increased in the last 2 years

↑ Up 743% in the last 2 years (59 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby

87 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 7.1 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1990

119

0 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

34

Total Priority Bⓘ

53

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

3%

2 complaints

Complaints over time

First filed Nov 29, 1990. Latest: Feb 27, 2026.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

119total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Apr 18, 2008

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

C

CLOSED

May 1, 2008

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CCLOSED

Apr 18, 2008

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

Closed May 1, 2008

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Mar 29, 2008

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Apr 1, 2008

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED

Mar 28, 2008

Illegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units

1A

Closed Apr 25, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Mar 26, 2008

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

Closed Apr 9, 2008

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Mar 24, 2008

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Mar 26, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 24, 2008

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Apr 9, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

May 5, 2004

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Feb 15, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Feb 20, 2003

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

49

Closed May 20, 2003

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

CCLOSED

Jun 7, 2001

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

49

Closed Jun 7, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Jan 18, 2001

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

49

Closed Jan 18, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Jan 18, 2001

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

49

Closed Jan 18, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED

Apr 9, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 25, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Apr 9, 1998

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

49

Closed Jun 7, 2001

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Apr 9, 1998

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

49

Closed Jan 18, 2001

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED

Jan 29, 1997

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

Closed Feb 26, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Mar 19, 1996

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

Closed May 1, 1996

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED

Feb 19, 1993

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

49

Closed Mar 19, 1993

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

BCLOSED

Dec 10, 1990

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Dec 24, 1990

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Nov 29, 1990

Residential Use – Illegal

48

Closed Mar 7, 1991

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records