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.
26-49 96 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1927 in Queens with 84 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 34 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 3,835 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11369)
3,057 buildings in this zip code
0th
Better than 0% of buildings in 11369
Bottom tier
Avg score: 93
WorstBest in 11369
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.
High Emergency Complaints
This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
59Fair
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
85Good
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
21Critical
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
99Excellent
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
48Poor
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Access Warrant - Non-Lead — MADISON COURT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP a/k/a MADISON COURT HDFC,MARK BLUMENFRUCHT,SOL GIPS
CLOSED
Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Oct 30, 2017
Aug 2, 2017
Access Warrant - Non-Lead — MADISON COURT HDFC,MADISON COURT L. P.,SOL GIPS
CLOSED
Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Aug 2, 2017
Jun 30, 2017
Access Warrant - Non-Lead — CARMEN ESQUIVEL,MADISON CT II, LLC,MADISON CT QUEENS ASSOCIATES, LP,STUART SUNA
CLOSED
Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jun 30, 2017
Nov 15, 2016
Tenant Action — MADISON COURT
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Nov 15, 2016
Jul 25, 2014
Tenant Action/Harrassment — MADISON COURT ASSOC,METRO MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jul 25, 2014
Oct 22, 2012
Tenant Action/Harrassment — MADISON COURT,QUEENS ASSOCIATES
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Oct 22, 2012
Aug 30, 2011
Tenant Action — MADISON COURT QUEENS
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Aug 30, 2011
Jun 6, 2011
Tenant Action — MADISON COURT QUEENS
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jun 6, 2011
May 10, 2011
Tenant Action — MADISON COURT
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: May 10, 2011
Jul 20, 2010
Tenant Action — MADISON COURT QUEENS ASSOCIATES
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jul 20, 2010
Dec 21, 2009
False Certification Non-Lead — MADISON COURT QUEENS ASSOCIATES,STUART SUNA,SY KOLNICK
CLOSED
Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Dec 21, 2009
Nov 30, 2009
Tenant Action — MADISON COURT
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Nov 30, 2009
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (5)
Complaint
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME [EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
PLUMBING — RADIATOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
PLUMBING — TOILET [EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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 (5)
Complaint
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: BEDROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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
Mar 18, 2026• 9 days ago
OPEN
ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt D43)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: D43
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: OPEN
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Mar 16, 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
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: B
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Rent Impairing: Yes
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AIR VALVE AT RADIATOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: B
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Low Priority (9)
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT:
Class: A
Floor: 1
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HARD WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HARD WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Housing Violation
Mar 17, 2026• 10 days ago
OPEN
Class A: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''D''
Class: A
Apartment: D43
Floor: 4
Status: VIOLATION OPEN
Status Date: Mar 17, 2026
Informational (1)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2027• Today
Assessed
Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $7,455,000 Exemptions: $3,354,750
Owner: MADISON COURT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND C ORPORATION
MADISON COURT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND C ORPORATION
Registered owner of 26-49 96 Street
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