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239-40 148 Avenue, Queens — Grade D | OpenStoop

239-40 148 AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: D (30/100)

Year Built: 1950 · Units: 2

239-40 148 Avenue

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D

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

Moderate Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

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

239-40 148 Avenue is a two-family home built in 1950 in Queens with 2 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 6 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens. Our analysis reviewed 109 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11422)

2,690 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11422

Bottom tier

Avg score: 94

WorstBest in 11422

Alerts

Dof Final Sale

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

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

15Critical

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

No issues

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

45Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

80Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

54Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

99Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year— No recent activity

Total: 19 violations · Peak: 8 in 2015

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

46

Financial

27

Violations

19

Permits

11

Legal

6

Total: 109 events across 5 categories

Key Statistics

18

Housing Violations→

(14 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

13.8x neighborhood avg

6

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

60.0x neighborhood avg

0

Building Violations

Department of Buildings code violations

7

Building Complaints→

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

Near average

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1950

Built 76 years ago

Sale History

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

Oct 2, 2025

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000269226

Nov 5, 2012

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000435248

Oct 15, 2009

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000335399

Aug 30, 2006

Mortgage — $94,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000493276

Aug 30, 2006

Deed Transfer — $470,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000493274

Aug 30, 2006

Mortgage — $376,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000493275

Aug 23, 2006

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000476204

Mar 1, 2004

Deed Transfer — $290,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000124919

Jun 19, 2002

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Aug 22, 2000

Mortgage — $33,000

Recorded

Dec 22, 1993

Assignment

Recorded

Jul 30, 1993

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Tax Liens

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

Jun 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: Final Sale·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

May 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Apr 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Litigation History

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

Apr 17, 2017

Heat and Hot Water — JASTENE MCPHIL,PATRICIA WHYTE,URI MCPHILL

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 17, 2017

Jan 18, 2017

Tenant Action — URI McPHILL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 18, 2017

Mar 3, 2016

Tenant Action/Harrassment — URI McPHILL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 3, 2016

May 27, 2015

Tenant Action — ELVIS McPHILL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 27, 2015

May 6, 2015

Tenant Action — ELVIS McPHILL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 6, 2015

Apr 21, 2015

Tenant Action — ELVIS McPHILL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 21, 2015

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

High Priority (3)

Complaint

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

CLOSE

ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE [IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 29, 2023

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Apr 26, 2021• 5 years ago

CLOSE

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

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1STFLO

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 22, 2021

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

311 Complaint

Apr 22, 2021• 5 years ago

CLOSED

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: 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

Closed Date: Apr 26, 2021

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Medium Priority (1)

Complaint

Feb 8, 2021• 5 years ago

CLOSE

WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1FL

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 22, 2021

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Informational (10)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $66,420

Market Value: $1,107,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $63,060

Market Value: $1,051,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $63,060

Market Value: $1,051,000

Property Sale

Oct 2, 2025• 7 months ago

Recorded

TLS

CRFN: 2025000269226

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $54,900

Market Value: $915,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $54,900

Market Value: $915,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $63,060

Market Value: $1,051,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $63,060

Market Value: $1,051,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $55,620

Market Value: $927,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago

Assessed

148 AVENUE 2018 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 2,070 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3X

Assessed Value: $55,620

Market Value: $927,000

Other Events (6)

Tax Lien

Jun 1, 2025• 11 months ago

Final Sale

Tax Lien

Cycle: Final Sale·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Tax Lien

May 1, 2025• 1 year ago

10 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Tax Lien

Apr 1, 2025• 1 year ago

30 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B3

311 Complaint

Dec 30, 2023• 2 years ago

POWER OUTAGE

Complaint Type: ELECTRIC

Descriptor: POWER OUTAGE

Descriptor2: ENTIRE BUILDING

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: Jan 1, 2024

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1950

Total Units

2

Residential Units

2

Building Class

B3

Location

BBL

4137430026

Zipcode

11422

Location

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