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218-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens — Grade B | OpenStoop

218-05 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: B (73/100)

Year Built: 1950 · Units: 59

218-05 Hillside Avenue

B

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B

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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 is in good shape with only minor issues on record

Minor issues on record. Review the details below, but no major concerns.

218-05 Hillside Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1950 in Queens with 59 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by living conditions — with 69 open HPD violations. Our analysis reviewed 368 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11427)

899 buildings in this zip code

4th

Better than 4% of buildings in 11427

4th in neighborhood

Avg score: 95

WorstBest in 11427

Score Breakdown

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

52Fair

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

53Fair

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

77Good

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

88Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

93Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

76Good

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 137 violations · Peak: 19 in 2021

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

139

Violations

137

Compliance

49

Financial

25

Permits

11

Inspections

5

Legal

2

Total: 368 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

120

Housing Violations→

(69 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

85.7x neighborhood avg

6

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

60.0x neighborhood avg

17

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

34.0x neighborhood avg

32

Building Complaints→

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

11.0x neighborhood avg

1

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1950

Built 76 years ago

↑Improving — 7 violations this year vs 22 last year

Sale History

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

Jan 18, 2012

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $37,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000021139

May 13, 2010

Agreement — $46,230,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000160985

Apr 30, 2008

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $46,230,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000173672

Apr 30, 2008

Mortgage — $19,003,032.26

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000173670

Jul 19, 2003

Mortgage — $1,278,690.48

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000243129

Jul 19, 2003

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000243130

Mar 13, 2003

Mortgage — $2,011

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000046425

Mar 13, 2003

Agreement — $3,465,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000046426

Jul 28, 2000

Mortgage — $1,687,989

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Mortgage — $933,565.23

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Agreement

Recorded

Dec 18, 1987

Mortgage — $1,052,796.47

Recorded

Dec 18, 1987

Agreement

Recorded

Nov 13, 1972

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Nov 13, 1972

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Nov 8, 1972

Agreement

Recorded

Aug 30, 1972

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.

Feb 8, 2021

Tenant Action — GOLD SEAL COMPANY LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 8, 2021

Jun 2, 2015

Tenant Action/Harrassment — GOLD SEAL APARTMENTS

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 2, 2015

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

High Priority (1)

Complaint

Dec 16, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSE

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

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3A

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 5, 2025

Resolution: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.

Informational (5)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $4,093,000

Owner: GOLD SEAL COMPANY

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: C9

Gross Area: 45,479 sqft

Units: 60

Stories: 3

Zoning: R3-2

Assessed Value: $1,841,850

Market Value: $4,093,000

hpd bedbug

Jan 8, 2026• 2 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2024·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2025

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 2 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $3,960,000

Owner: GOLD SEAL COMPANY

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: C9

Gross Area: 45,479 sqft

Units: 60

Stories: 3

Zoning: R3-2

Assessed Value: $1,782,000

Market Value: $3,960,000

Rent Stabilized

Dec 29, 2025• 2 months ago

Expires 2026-09-01

Rent stabilization registration

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026

Registration

Dec 29, 2025• 2 months ago

Registered

HPD registration filed

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026·Last Registration: Dec 29, 2025

Other Events (14)

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Talking

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Talking

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 3, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 25 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 15, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

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: Feb 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 14, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

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: Feb 14, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 24, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

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: Jan 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 23, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: Your complaint has been received but does not fall under the jurisdiction of the New York City Police Department. Please contact your local precinct for more information, including which City agency

Closed Date: Jan 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 16, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

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: Jan 16, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 14, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Television

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Television

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: Jan 13, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 10, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Television

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Television

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Jan 10, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 7, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

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: Jan 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 6, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Television

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Television

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Jan 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 21, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Television

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Television

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Dec 21, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 5, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSED

MOLD

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: MOLD

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with

Closed Date: Dec 16, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1950

Total Units

60

Residential Units

59

Building Class

C9

Location

BBL

4106870035

Zipcode

11427

Location

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Property Owner

GOLD SEAL COMPANY

Registered owner of 218-05 Hillside Avenue

Owner Portfolio

2

Buildings

C

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

55

Avg Health

B: 1D: 1

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