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160 Beach 117 Street, Queens — Grade F | OpenStoop

160 BEACH 117 STREET, Queens

Building Health Grade: F (22/100)

Year Built: 1932 · Units: 72

160 Beach 117 Street

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 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.

160 Beach 117 Street is a cooperative apartment building built in 1932 in Queens with 72 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 5 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,833 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11694)

1,576 buildings in this zip code

1st

Better than 1% of buildings in 11694

Bottom tier

Avg score: 95

WorstBest in 11694

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Hazardous ECB Violation

The Environmental Control Board identified a hazardous condition requiring immediate attention.

Score Breakdown

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

83Good

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

100Excellent

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

69Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

80Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

58Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 504 violations · Peak: 55 in 2012

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

1213

Violations

504

Financial

34

Permits

33

Compliance

23

Legal

15

Inspections

11

Total: 1833 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

433

Housing Violations→

(32 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

117.0x neighborhood avg

5

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

50.0x neighborhood avg

33

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

23.6x neighborhood avg

199

Building Complaints→

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

18.8x neighborhood avg

15

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1932

Built 94 years ago

↑Improving — 18 violations this year vs 22 last year

Sale History

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

Aug 9, 2016

Transfer Tax — $55,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2016000273276

Apr 5, 2013

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000138165

Apr 5, 2013

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000138166

Dec 19, 2011

Mortgage — $862,809.12

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000439994

Dec 19, 2011

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000439996

Dec 19, 2011

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000439993

Nov 21, 2008

Transfer Tax — $57,798

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000451341

Nov 21, 2008

Transfer Tax — $57,798

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000451342

May 6, 2008

Transfer Tax — $90,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000182614

Apr 29, 2005

Transfer Tax — $65,910

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000250490

Jan 26, 2005

Transfer Tax — $65,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000051863

Feb 21, 2002

Agreement

Recorded

Feb 21, 2002

Mortgage — $383,893.36

Recorded

Dec 3, 1997

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 3, 1997

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 3, 1997

Mortgage — $49,591.53

Recorded

Dec 3, 1997

Agreement

Recorded

Dec 3, 1997

Assignment

Recorded

Mar 14, 1994

Assignment

Recorded

Sep 14, 1984

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Sep 14, 1984

Mortgage — $443,011.74

Recorded

Sep 14, 1984

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

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

Apr 18, 2016

Tenant Action — FAMILY REALTY LLC,JOEL REALTY COMPANY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 18, 2016

Dec 17, 2014

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 160 BEACH 117 OWNERS CORP,ARTHUR WEINER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 17, 2014

Oct 27, 2014

Access Warrant - lead — 160 BEACH 117 OWNERS CORP,ARTHUR WIENER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 27, 2014

Oct 20, 2014

Access Warrant - lead — 160 BEACH 117 OWNERS CORP,ARTHUR WIENER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 20, 2014

Oct 20, 2014

Access Warrant - lead — 160 BEACH 117 OWNERS CORP,ARTHUR WIENER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 20, 2014

Oct 9, 2014

Tenant Action — JOEL REALTY COMPANY,UNITED MANAGEMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 9, 2014

Jan 25, 2013

Tenant Action — QUEENS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 25, 2013

Jan 4, 2013

Tenant Action — QUEENS 1 LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 4, 2013

Dec 14, 2012

Tenant Action — QUEENS 1 LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 14, 2012

Feb 2, 2012

Tenant Action — JOEL REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 2, 2012

Jan 18, 2012

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 160 BEACH 117 OWNERS CORP,ARTHUR WEINER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 18, 2012

Aug 10, 2011

Access Warrant - lead — 160 BEACH 117 OWNERS CORP,ARTHUR WIENER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 10, 2011

May 29, 2008

Tenant Action/Harrassment — JOEL REALTY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 29, 2008

Jan 14, 2008

Tenant Action — JOEL REALTY COMPANY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 14, 2008

Sep 25, 2007

Tenant Action — JOEL REALTY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 25, 2007

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

High Priority (4)

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: PRIVATE HALL

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

SAFETY — CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: PRIVATE HALL

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Medium Priority (8)

Safety Complaint

Apr 24, 2026• 20 days ago

A8

DOB Complaint #6S

Category: 6S

Disposition: A8

Disposition Date: 05/06/2026

Inspection Date: 05/05/2026

Unit: ELEVR

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: PRIVATE HALL

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

CLOSE

PAINT/PLASTER — DOOR/FRAME [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Safety Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 28 days ago

ACTIVE

DOB Complaint #6S

Category: 6S·Unit: ELEVR

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

160 BEACH 117TH OWNERS CORP

Year Built: 1,932

Building Class: D4

Gross Area: 67,000 sqft

Units: 72

Stories: 6

Zoning: R7A

Assessed Value: $1,681,200

Market Value: $3,736,000

Other Events (7)

311 Complaint

May 10, 2026• 4 days ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: May 10, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Code Violation

May 5, 2026• 9 days ago

ACTIVE

Elevators: CLASS 1 RTS CONT: THE ONLY ELEVATOR IN THE BUILDING IS OUT OF SERVICE. MODERNIZATION WORK IS IN PROG — $1,250 penalty

Type: Elevators

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $1,250

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $1,250

Hearing: PENDING

Respondent: 160 BEACH 117 OWNERS CORP

Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME

311 Complaint

May 4, 2026• 9 days ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: May 4, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 29, 2026• 15 days ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Apr 28, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 24, 2026• 19 days ago

Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service

Complaint Type: Elevator

Descriptor: Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service

Resolution Description: The Department of Buildings investigated this complaint and issued an Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) summons.

Closed Date: May 6, 2026

Agency: Department of Buildings

311 Complaint

Apr 16, 2026• 27 days ago

OPEN

Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service

Complaint Type: Elevator

Descriptor: Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service

Resolution Description: The Department of Buildings reviewed this complaint and closed it. If the problem still exists, please call 311 and file a new complaint. If you are outside of New York City, please call (212) NEW-YOR

Closed Date: Apr 28, 2026

Agency: Department of Buildings

Housing Violation

Apr 15, 2026• 29 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class: B

Apartment: 3E

Floor: 3

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 16, 2026

Cure By Date: May 21, 2026

Status Date: Apr 16, 2026

Property Details

Year Built

1932

Total Units

72

Residential Units

72

Building Class

D4

Location

BBL

4162260062

Zipcode

11694

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