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120-36 198 Street, Queens — Grade D | OpenStoop

120-36 198 STREET, Queens

Building Health Grade: D (46/100)

Year Built: 1945 · Units: 2

120-36 198 Street

D

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D

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

Moderate Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

120-36 198 Street is a two-family home built in 1945 in Queens with 2 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 1 open HPD violation and outstanding tax liens. Our analysis reviewed 45 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11412)

2,452 buildings in this zip code

10th

Better than 10% of buildings in 11412

Bottom tier

Avg score: 80

WorstBest in 11412

Alerts

Dob Unsafe Building

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

93Excellent

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

80Good

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

94Excellent

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

74Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

No issues

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year— No recent activity

Total: 13 violations · Peak: 8 in 2019

Event Activity by Category

Financial

17

Violations

13

Complaints

7

Permits

6

Inspections

2

Total: 45 events across 5 categories

Key Statistics

1

Housing Violations→

(1 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Below average

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

6

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

10.0x neighborhood avg

0

Building Complaints

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1945

Built 81 years ago

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Mar 28, 2022

Agreement — $399,294.08

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000131192

Mar 28, 2022

Mortgage — $120,891.09

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000131193

Apr 3, 2017

Mortgage & Consolidation — $484,692.6

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000128236

Dec 23, 2009

Mortgage — $509,599

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000421482

Dec 16, 2009

CERT

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000413096

Dec 16, 2009

ZONE

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000413095

Dec 2, 2009

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000393634

Apr 20, 2007

Mortgage — $460,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000207947

Apr 16, 2007

ZONE

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000194099

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Jul 1, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Jun 19, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

May 20, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

LOW

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

No litigation records found for this property.

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Critical Issues (8)

Building Violation

Jul 9, 2019• 6 years ago

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Type: AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Violation #: 00713

Category: V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Code: AEUHAZ1

ECB #: 35417628R

Disposition Comments: ECB DISMISSED

Disposition Date: 20191004

Issued: Jul 9, 2019

Building Violation

Jul 9, 2019• 6 years ago

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Type: AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Violation #: 00716

Category: V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Code: AEUHAZ1

ECB #: 35417631H

Disposition Comments: ECB DISMISSED

Disposition Date: 20191004

Issued: Jul 9, 2019

Building Violation

Jul 9, 2019• 6 years ago

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Type: AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Violation #: 00715

Category: V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Code: AEUHAZ1

ECB #: 35417630X

Disposition Comments: ECB DISMISSED

Disposition Date: 20191004

Issued: Jul 9, 2019

Building Violation

Jul 9, 2019• 6 years ago

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Type: AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Violation #: 00714

Category: V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Code: AEUHAZ1

ECB #: 35417629Z

Disposition Comments: ECB DISMISSED

Disposition Date: 20191004

Issued: Jul 9, 2019

Code Violation

Apr 11, 2019• 7 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: DOWNEY, VERDINE E

Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER

Code Violation

Apr 11, 2019• 7 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: BC-907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT 2ND FLOOR. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: DOWNEY, VERDINE E

Law: 27-/28-/BC-MISC MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS

Code Violation

Apr 11, 2019• 7 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY F

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: DOWNEY, VERDINE E

Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PR

Code Violation

Apr 11, 2019• 7 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O#402570794F INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: DOWNEY, VERDINE E

Law: 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS

High Priority (1)

Tax Lien

Jul 1, 2019• 6 years ago

10 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Medium Priority (3)

Tax Lien

Jun 19, 2019• 6 years ago

30 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

May 20, 2019• 6 years ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Safety Complaint

Apr 5, 2019• 7 years ago

A8

DOB Complaint #4A

Category: 4A

Disposition: A8

Disposition Date: 04/11/2019

Inspection Date: 04/11/2019

Unit: SPOPS

Low Priority (1)

Tax Lien

Apr 17, 2019• 7 years ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B3

Water Debt Only: Yes

Informational (7)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $983,000

Year Built: 1,945

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,016 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3A

Assessed Value: $58,980

Market Value: $983,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $905,000

Year Built: 1,945

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,016 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3A

Assessed Value: $54,300

Market Value: $905,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $770,000

Year Built: 1,945

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,016 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3A

Assessed Value: $46,200

Market Value: $770,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2024 Market Value: $870,000

Year Built: 1,945

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,016 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3A

Assessed Value: $52,200

Market Value: $870,000

Property Sale

Mar 28, 2022• 4 years ago

Recorded

Agreement — $399,294.08

CRFN: 2022000131192

Property Sale

Mar 28, 2022• 4 years ago

Recorded

Mortgage — $120,891.09

CRFN: 2022000131193

Property Sale

Apr 3, 2017• 9 years ago

Recorded

Mortgage & Consolidation — $484,692.6

CRFN: 2017000128236

Property Details

Year Built

1945

Total Units

2

Residential Units

2

Building Class

B3

Location

BBL

4126830020

Zipcode

11412

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