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218-33 Hillside Avenue, Queens — Grade D | OpenStoop

218-33 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: D (36/100)

Year Built: 1950 · Units: 60

218-33 Hillside Avenue

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.

High Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

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

218-33 Hillside Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1950 in Queens with 60 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 14 open Class C hazardous violations. Our analysis reviewed 473 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

1st

Better than 1% of buildings in 11427

Bottom tier

Avg score: 95

WorstBest in 11427

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Score Breakdown

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

36Poor

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

24Critical

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

73Fair

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

90Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 162 violations · Peak: 29 in 2025

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

200

Violations

162

Compliance

59

Financial

23

Permits

13

Inspections

9

Legal

7

Total: 473 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

149

Housing Violations→

(92 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

106.4x neighborhood avg

14

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

140.0x neighborhood avg

13

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

26.0x neighborhood avg

49

Building Complaints→

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

16.9x neighborhood avg

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1950

Built 76 years ago

↓Getting worse — 29 violations this year vs 19 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

Mar 13, 2003

Agreement — $3,465,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000046426

Mar 13, 2003

Mortgage — $2,011

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000046425

Jul 28, 2000

Mortgage — $1,687,989

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Mortgage — $933,565.23

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Agreement

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 20, 1993

Assignment

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.

Jan 5, 2018

Tenant Action — GOLD SEAL APARTMENTS COM

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 5, 2018

Nov 29, 2017

Tenant Action/Harrassment — GOLD SEAL COMPANY LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 29, 2017

Feb 22, 2017

Tenant Action/Harrassment — GOLD SEAL COMPANY LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 22, 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Tenant Action/Harrassment — JIM CULLEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 19, 2017

Jan 10, 2017

Tenant Action — PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT PARTNERS

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 10, 2017

May 12, 2016

Tenant Action — JIM CULLEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 12, 2016

Apr 23, 2013

Tenant Action/Harrassment — GOLD SEAL APARTMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 23, 2013

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

High Priority (5)

Complaint

Feb 16, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1L

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 5, 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

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1L

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 5, 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

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1L

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 5, 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

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1L

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 5, 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

Informational (10)

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

hpd bedbug

Dec 3, 2025• 3 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

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

hpd bedbug

Dec 3, 2025• 3 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

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

hpd bedbug

Dec 3, 2025• 3 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

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

hpd bedbug

Dec 3, 2025• 3 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

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

hpd bedbug

Dec 3, 2025• 3 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

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

Other Events (5)

311 Complaint

Feb 9, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in

Closed Date: Feb 15, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: DRAIN PIPE BLOCKED OR BROKEN

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

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

BATHTUB/SHOWER

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BATHTUB/SHOWER

Descriptor2: 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

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

DOOR

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: DOOR

Descriptor2: LOCK 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

Jan 5, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: SAGGING OR SLOPING

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

1950

Total Units

60

Residential Units

60

Building Class

C9

Location

BBL

4106880002

Zipcode

11427

Location

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Property Owner

GOLD SEAL COMPANY

Registered owner of 218-33 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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