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Queens · ZIP 11364 · BIN 4439440 · Bayside · On record since Aug 23, 1993 · Built 1963

NeighborhoodⓘBayside
Worse than most buildings in Bayside
More complaints than 89% of residential buildings in Bayside over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
89th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 1350% in the last 2 years (29 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
20100'24'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
More serious complaints than most buildings nearby
45 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 3.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.3/yr71st pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
51
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
10
Total Priority Bⓘ
35
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 23, 1993. Latest: Mar 27, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
51total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 27, 2026

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)

88

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 27, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 10, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMar 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 2, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 29, 2026

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Dec 26, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2026

Please see complaint number

Dec 26, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 24, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDNov 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDNov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 17, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Feb 27, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 12, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJun 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJun 11, 2024

Please see complaint number

Feb 2, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMar 25, 2024

Ecb violation served

Aug 21, 2018

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDSep 27, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2018

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJun 7, 2018

Ecb violation served

Feb 15, 2018

Sustainability Enforcement Work Order

4S

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 28, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 26, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 10, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 29, 2014

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 14, 2013

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

49

CCLOSEDFeb 14, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2012

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDJul 2, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 2, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress

3A

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 2, 2011

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDNov 2, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 2, 2011

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDNov 14, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 24, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2011

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2009

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDMar 23, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 25, 2008

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 9, 2007

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDMay 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2007

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 1999

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDJan 28, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2026
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories/75FT or Less)
88
Closed Mar 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 27, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 27, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 10, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Mar 11, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 10, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 3, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 3, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Mar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 19, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 2, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 4, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 21, 2026
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 6, 2026
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 29, 2026

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 5, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 12, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 12, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 12, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 5, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 5, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 24, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 1, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 21, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 13, 2025
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Nov 13, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 13, 2025
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Nov 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 13, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 17, 2025

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 7, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 12, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jun 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 25, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jun 11, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Feb 2, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Mar 25, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2018
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Sep 27, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 2018
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jun 7, 2018

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 15, 2018
Sustainability Enforcement Work Order
4S
Closed Feb 20, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 28, 2017
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 1, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 26, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 10, 2014

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 29, 2014
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Mar 11, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 14, 2013
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Feb 14, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 26, 2012
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Jul 2, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 2, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Electrical Work in Progress
3A
Closed Nov 14, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 2, 2011
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Nov 2, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 2, 2011
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Nov 14, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 8, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 8, 2011

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 16, 2009
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal
2G
Closed Mar 23, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 25, 2008
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 7, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 9, 2007
Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)
77
Closed May 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2007
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 8, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 21, 1999
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Jan 28, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

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