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132-25 Maple Avenue, Queens — Grade F | OpenStoop

132-25 MAPLE AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: F (7/100)

Year Built: 1957 · Units: 180

132-25 Maple Avenue

F

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F

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Health Score

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

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

132-25 Maple Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1957 in Queens with 180 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 94 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 2,669 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11355)

4,025 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11355

Bottom tier

Avg score: 94

WorstBest in 11355

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Heat/Hot Water Issues

This building has a pattern of repeated heat or hot water complaints — a sign of persistent neglect.

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.

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

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

27Poor

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

67Fair

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

45Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

47Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

73Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 809 violations · Peak: 109 in 2025

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

1639

Violations

809

Permits

77

Compliance

54

Financial

53

Inspections

23

Legal

14

Total: 2669 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

602

Housing Violations→

(267 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

94.1x neighborhood avg

94

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

188.0x neighborhood avg

107

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

44.6x neighborhood avg

150

Building Complaints→

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

20.3x neighborhood avg

34

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1957

Built 69 years ago

↓Getting worse — 168 violations this year vs 87 last year

Sale History

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

Dec 9, 2025

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000334776·Percent Transferred: 90.909%

Aug 14, 2025

Agreement — $17,175,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000219397

Apr 24, 2025

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000110859

Oct 30, 2019

Transfer Tax — $3,526,530.75

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000353096·Percent Transferred: 51.2413%

Jul 3, 2018

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $39,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2018000219760

Dec 17, 2015

Deed Transfer — $52,940,555

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000447869

Jun 25, 2013

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000249500

Jun 25, 2013

Mortgage — $40,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000249497

Jun 25, 2013

Agreement — $233,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000249496

Jun 25, 2013

Agreement — $40,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000249502

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378467

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378464

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378462

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $233,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378470

Jul 3, 2006

Agreement — $30,100,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378461

Jul 3, 2006

Agreement — $233,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378469

Jul 3, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000378468

Sep 19, 2002

Agreement

Recorded

Sep 19, 2002

Agreement

Recorded

Sep 19, 2002

Agreement

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Agreement

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

REL

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Mortgage — $13,046,506.62

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Mortgage — $9,903,513.72

Recorded

Oct 15, 2001

Agreement

Recorded

Aug 15, 2001

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Feb 28, 1994

Mortgage — $1,701,540

Recorded

Feb 28, 1994

Mortgage — $887,760

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Mortgage — $3,403,080

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Mortgage — $1,849,500

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Assignment

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Assignment

Recorded

Feb 4, 1994

Mortgage — $2,885,220

Recorded

Aug 25, 1970

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Nov 3, 1966

Agreement

Recorded

Oct 28, 1966

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

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

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: D1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Dec 16, 2021

Tenant Action/Harrassment — YOLANDA CASTILLO

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 16, 2021

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Dec 15, 2021

Tenant Action/Harrassment — YOLANDA CASTILLO

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 15, 2021

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Jan 2, 2019

Tenant Action — MAPLE AVENUE VENTURES

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 2, 2019

Nov 23, 2016

Heat and Hot Water — ADAM MERMELSTEIN,FLUSHING QF PORTFOLIO II LLC,PETER GARCIA

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 23, 2016

Oct 11, 2012

Tenant Action — ALIGN MANAGEMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 11, 2012

Aug 6, 2008

Tenant Action — 132-25 MAPLE AVENUE CO LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 6, 2008

May 9, 2008

Tenant Action — 132-45 MAPLE AVENUE LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 9, 2008

Aug 22, 2007

False Certification Non-Lead — 132-25 MAPLE AVENUE CO LLC,LAURENCE GINSBERG,LIANE GINSBERG,ROBERT RUDAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 22, 2007

Oct 18, 2006

False Certification Non-Lead — 132-25 MAPLE AVE. CO. LLC,JOSEPH ROONEY,LAURENCE T. GINSBERG,LIANE GINSBERG

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 18, 2006

Oct 4, 2006

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 132-45 MAPLE AVE. CO. LLC,DIANE GINSBERG,JOSEPH ROONEY,LAURENCE T. GINSBERG

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 4, 2006

Sep 12, 2006

Tenant Action — ALGIN MANAGEMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 12, 2006

Jul 24, 2006

Tenant Action — ALGIN MANGEMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 24, 2006

Mar 22, 2006

Comprehensive — 132-25 MAPLE AVE. CO.LLC,JOSEPH ROONEY,LAURENCE T. GINSBERG,LIANE GINSBERG

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 22, 2006

Jan 27, 2006

Heat and Hot Water — 132-25 MAPLE AVE. CO. LLC,JOSEPH ROONEY,LAURENCE T. GINSBERG,LIANE GINSBERG

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 27, 2006

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

High Priority (10)

Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW PANE [EMERGENCY] (Apt 602)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 602

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 23, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 602)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 602

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 23, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 104)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 104

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 508)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 508

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 18, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 609)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 609

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 18, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 403)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 403

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 508)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 508

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 18, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 205)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 205

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Medium Priority (3)

Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 602)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 602

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 23, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 602)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 602

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 23, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

GENERAL — CABINET [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 602)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 602

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 23, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Low Priority (1)

Housing Violation

Mar 21, 2026• 6 days ago

OPEN

Class A: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT:

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: VIOLATION OPEN

Status Date: Mar 21, 2026

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $15,560,000

Owner: 132-25 MAPLE AVENUE VENTURES, LLC

Year Built: 1,957

Building Class: D1

Gross Area: 161,520 sqft

Units: 180

Stories: 6

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $7,002,000

Market Value: $15,560,000

Other Events (5)

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

WINDOW PANE

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: WINDOW PANE

Descriptor2: GLASS BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

CABINET

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: CABINET

Descriptor2: DAMAGED OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: ROACHES

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1957

Total Units

180

Residential Units

180

Building Class

D1

Location

BBL

4051010061

Zipcode

11355

Location

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Property Owner

132-25 MAPLE AVENUE VENTURES, LLC

Registered owner of 132-25 Maple Avenue

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