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Queens · ZIP 11415 · BIN 4192753 · Kew Gardens · On record since Aug 1, 1989 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘKew Gardens
Worse than most buildings in Kew Gardens
More complaints than 88% of residential buildings in Kew Gardens over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
88th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 225% in the last 2 years (13 vs 4 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
31 Priority A and B complaints over 37 years — 1.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.8/yr73rd pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1989
36
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
5
Total Priority Bⓘ
26
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 1, 1989. Latest: Jul 31, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
36total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 31, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJul 31, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 30, 2026

Buildings violation(s) served

Jul 30, 2026

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 2026

7R

7R

ACTIVE——
Jul 30, 2026

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 31, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

7R

7R

CLOSEDJan 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 14, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 11, 2024

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2024

Please see complaint number

Dec 11, 2024

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2024

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 22, 2024

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDSep 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2024

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDSep 20, 2024

Ecb violation served

Sep 6, 2024

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

66

BCLOSEDSep 10, 2024

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 11, 2024

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2024

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2024

Building Under Structural Monitoring

2F

DCLOSEDMar 6, 2024N1
Mar 5, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 6, 2024

Partial vacate order issued p

Mar 2, 2024

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

Apr 21, 2023

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

66

BCLOSEDApr 27, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 27, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 24, 2020

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDOct 8, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 26, 2018

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDJan 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2014

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 17, 2014

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 1, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2011

Ecb violation served

Mar 31, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 31, 2011

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2010

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2010

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

Nov 4, 2010

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2010

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

Nov 4, 2010

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2010

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

Dec 3, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 10, 2009

Ecb violation served

Sep 2, 2008

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2019

Vacate order fully rescinded n

May 8, 2008

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDMay 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 2006

Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse

06

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 18, 2006

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 23, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 10, 1999

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 18, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 1989

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDAug 24, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 31, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jul 31, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 30, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 30, 2026

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 31, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACTIVE
Jul 30, 2026
7R
7R
BCLOSED
Jul 30, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 31, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
7R
7R
Closed Jan 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 14, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 30, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 30, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 22, 2024
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Sep 23, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 14, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 20, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 6, 2024
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Sep 10, 2024

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2024
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 7, 2024
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Mar 11, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 6, 2024
Building Under Structural Monitoring
2F
Closed Mar 6, 2024
N1
ACLOSED
Mar 5, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Mar 6, 2024

Partial vacate order issued p

ACLOSED
Mar 2, 2024
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 5, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 21, 2023
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Apr 27, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 27, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 24, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Aug 24, 2020
Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
94
Closed Oct 8, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 26, 2018
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Jan 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 12, 2014
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Mar 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 17, 2014
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 26, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 1, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 1, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 31, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 31, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2010
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Nov 9, 2010

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

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2010
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 9, 2010

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

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2010
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Nov 9, 2010

Violation served for disobeying vacate order

BCLOSED
Dec 3, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 10, 2009

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 2, 2008
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Feb 1, 2019

Vacate order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 8, 2008
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed May 28, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 18, 2006
Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse
06
Closed Oct 3, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 18, 2006
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 23, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 10, 1999
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 18, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 1, 1989
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed Aug 24, 1989

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection