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.
31-38 97 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Queens with 2 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 5 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 137 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small postwar 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.
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
13Critical
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
No issues
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
0Critical
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
70Fair
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
71Fair
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
0Critical
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Feb 8, 1991
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Jun 3, 1966
Assignment
Recorded
Tax Liens
Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.
May 1, 2025
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Apr 1, 2025
Tax Lien
MEDIUM
Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Mar 1, 2025
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Feb 1, 2025
Tax Lien
HIGH
Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
May 24, 2023
Tenant Action/Harrassment — WHITNEY ANN PIPER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: May 24, 2023
Harassment Finding: No Harassment
May 16, 2023
Tenant Action — WHITNEY ANN PIPER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: May 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2022
Tenant Action/Harrassment — WHITNEY ANN PIPER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Aug 16, 2022
Jun 6, 2022
Tenant Action/Harrassment — WHITNEY ANN PIPER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jun 6, 2022
Harassment Finding: No Harassment
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (7)
Tax Lien
Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago
60 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Tax Lien
Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago
90 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Complaint
Aug 7, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 3, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 7, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 3, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 7, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
SAFETY — SMOKE DETECTOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 3, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 7, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 3, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 7, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 3, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Medium Priority (7)
Tax Lien
May 1, 2025• 11 months ago
10 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Tax Lien
Apr 1, 2025• 0 years ago
30 Day Notice
Tax Lien
Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B1
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 7, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 3, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 7, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Aug 3, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Jul 17, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jun 12, 2023
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.
Complaint
Jul 17, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jun 12, 2023
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.
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