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22-51 Dix Avenue, Queens — Grade F | OpenStoop

22-51 DIX AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: F (8/100)

Year Built: 1998 · Units: 30

22-51 Dix 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.

22-51 Dix Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1998 in Queens with 30 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 16 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 2,948 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11691)

3,258 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11691

Bottom tier

Avg score: 88

WorstBest in 11691

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.

Unresolved Critical Violation

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

Rat Activity

This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.

97 open violations need fixing

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Score Breakdown

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

3Critical

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

46Poor

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

4Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

98Excellent

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

49Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 995 violations · Peak: 140 in 2017

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

1818

Violations

995

Inspections

39

Financial

35

Compliance

33

Legal

14

Permits

14

Total: 2948 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

952

Housing Violations→

(64 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

85.8x neighborhood avg

16

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

26.7x neighborhood avg

33

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

23.6x neighborhood avg

238

Building Complaints→

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

36.6x neighborhood avg

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1998

Built 28 years ago

↑Improving — 36 violations this year vs 88 last year

Sale History

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

Dec 14, 2017

TERA

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000457852

Dec 14, 2017

TERA

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000457850

Dec 14, 2017

TERA

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000457851

Apr 22, 2015

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000134961

Apr 22, 2015

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000134956

Apr 22, 2015

Mortgage — $5,510,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000134957

Feb 10, 2014

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $8,700,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000051882

Feb 10, 2014

Deed Transfer — $8,777,730

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000051880

Feb 10, 2014

Mortgage — $8,700,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000051881

Sep 19, 2012

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000373160

Sep 19, 2012

Certified Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000373161

Jan 14, 2008

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000015949

Feb 28, 2007

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000111156

Mar 13, 2006

REL

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000140323

Mar 13, 2006

Mortgage — $4,627,687.68

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000140325

Sep 20, 2000

Assignment

Recorded

Sep 20, 2000

Assignment

Recorded

Sep 28, 1999

Mortgage — $426,889.64

Recorded

Sep 28, 1999

REL

Recorded

Sep 28, 1999

Assignment

Recorded

Sep 28, 1999

Mortgage — $2,069,244.42

Recorded

Apr 2, 1999

DECL

Recorded

Nov 10, 1998

DECL

Recorded

Jan 29, 1998

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jan 29, 1998

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jan 29, 1998

Mortgage — $8,250,000

Recorded

Jan 11, 1996

Mortgage — $635,000

Recorded

Oct 2, 1986

PAT

Recorded

Oct 2, 1986

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 1, 1976

PAT

Recorded

Oct 1, 1976

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.

May 23, 2023

Tenant Action — WFHA ROCKAWAY LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 23, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — JOHN CROTTY,JOHN WARREN,WFHA ROCKAWAY LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 28, 2023

Mar 25, 2022

Tenant Action/Harrassment — MHR MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 25, 2022

Jun 13, 2016

Tenant Action — COBB REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 13, 2016

Jun 9, 2016

Tenant Action — COBB REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 9, 2016

Jun 9, 2016

Tenant Action — COBB REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 9, 2016

Jun 3, 2016

Tenant Action — COBB REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 3, 2016

Apr 1, 2015

Heat and Hot Water — COBB REALTY LLC,DAVID MARASOW,GERSHON EICHORN

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 1, 2015

Apr 16, 2014

Heat and Hot Water — COBB REALTY LLC,DAVID MARASOW,GERSHON EICHORN

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 16, 2014

Jul 3, 2013

Heat and Hot Water — DAVID SORISE,JPMCC 2006 CIBC 14 DIX AVENUE,JUAN RIVERA

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 3, 2013

May 10, 2010

Tenant Action — DIX McBRIDE LLC MANAGER AGENT,SHALIT NIR

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 10, 2010

Aug 14, 2009

Tenant Action — AS RECEIVER C/O MATTONE MATTONE MATTONE LLP,IRENE MATTONE

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 14, 2009

Jul 23, 2009

Tenant Action — DIX MCBRIDE LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 23, 2009

Apr 1, 2009

Heat and Hot Water — DIX MC BRIDE LLC,MOSHE APELBAUM,NIR SHALIT

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 1, 2009

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

High Priority (5)

Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2NDFLO)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2NDFLO

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 17, 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

Feb 16, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3S)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3S

Space Type: LOBBY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Feb 16, 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

Feb 3, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3F)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3F

Space Type: LOBBY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Feb 3, 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

Dec 25, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2F)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2F

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 22, 2025

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

Dec 25, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW PANE [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2F)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2F

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 22, 2025

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

Medium Priority (6)

Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2NDFLO)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2NDFLO

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 17, 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 18, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2NDFLO)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2NDFLO

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 17, 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 12, 2026• 14 days ago

OPEN

GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2F)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2F

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 12, 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 20, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2F)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2F

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 20, 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

Dec 25, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSE

GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2F)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2F

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 13, 2025

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

Dec 25, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSE

GENERAL — MAILBOX [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2F)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2F

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 13, 2025

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.

Informational (2)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,708,000

Owner: UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Year Built: 1,998

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 21,070 sqft

Units: 30

Stories: 4

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $768,600

Market Value: $1,708,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 2 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,721,000

Owner: UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Year Built: 1,998

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 21,070 sqft

Units: 30

Stories: 4

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $774,450

Market Value: $1,721,000

Other Events (7)

311 Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

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

Mar 18, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

DOOR

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: DOOR

Descriptor2: NEEDS KEY FOR EXIT

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 18, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Descriptor2: NO GAS OR ELECTRICITY

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 12, 2026• 14 days ago

OPEN

BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

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

Feb 16, 2026• 1 month 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

Feb 3, 2026• 1 month 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 20, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

REFRIGERATOR

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: REFRIGERATOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN DOOR SEAL

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

1998

Total Units

30

Residential Units

30

Building Class

D3

Location

BBL

4156610041

Zipcode

11691

Location

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Property Owner

UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Registered owner of 22-51 Dix Avenue

Owner Portfolio

22

Buildings

C

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

51

Avg Health

B: 10C: 1D: 6F: 5

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