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39-20 Greenpoint Avenue, Queens — Grade F | OpenStoop

39-20 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: F (12/100)

Year Built: 1958 · Units: 140

39-20 Greenpoint Avenue

Queens · 11104

High confidence

F

0

Severe issues on record

39-20 Greenpoint Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1958 in Queens with 140 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 26 open Class C hazardous violations and a recurring pattern of habitability complaints (heat, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions) among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,483 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

↓ Getting worse

vs. neighborhood (11104)1st percentile

Worse than 99% of 1,215 buildingszip avg 89

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Chronic Habitability Complaints

This building has a recurring pattern of complaints in at least one habitability category — heat/hot water, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions (3+ within 12 months in a single category).

Unresolved Critical Violation

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

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Recent Highlights

Recent building issues that are most worth noticing.

Key Statistics

397

Housing Violations→

(95 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

24.5x neighborhood avg

26

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

21.7x neighborhood avg

46

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

13.9x neighborhood avg

199

Building Complaints→

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

6.6x neighborhood avg

11

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1958

Built 68 years ago

Violations by Year

Total: 477 violations · Peak: 71 in 2026

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Sale History

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

Jun 9, 2022

Mortgage — $194,232.98

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000231329

Jun 9, 2022

Agreement — $1,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000231330

Jun 9, 2022

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2022000231328

Mar 9, 2021

Transfer Tax — $12,800,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000086354

Jun 12, 2014

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000202473

Jun 12, 2014

Mortgage — $80,981.14

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000202475

Jun 12, 2014

Agreement — $1,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000202476

Jun 12, 2014

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000202478

Jun 12, 2014

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $1,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000202477

Feb 15, 2005

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000094880

Feb 15, 2005

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000094878

Feb 15, 2005

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000094879

Aug 21, 1997

Agreement

Recorded

Aug 21, 1997

Assignment

Recorded

Feb 9, 1995

Assignment

Recorded

Sep 23, 1992

Mortgage — $464,235

Recorded

Nov 22, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

Jun 6, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

Jul 19, 1984

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jul 19, 1984

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 1, 1982

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

MTGE - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

ASST - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

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 6, 2026

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES CO LLC ,MICHAEL YOUNG REALTY INC

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 6, 2026

Nov 26, 2025

Tenant Action — MICHAEL YOUNG REALTY INCORPORATED

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 26, 2025

Sep 8, 2016

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES COMPANY,MICHAEL YOUNG

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 8, 2016

Oct 24, 2014

Tenant Action/Harrassment — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 24, 2014

Sep 18, 2014

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES COMPANY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 18, 2014

Jul 25, 2014

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES COMPANY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 25, 2014

Feb 15, 2013

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 15, 2013

Feb 1, 2013

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES INCORPORATED

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 1, 2013

Jan 28, 2013

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 28, 2013

Jan 10, 2013

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES COMPANY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 10, 2013

Feb 10, 2011

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 10, 2011

May 8, 2006

Tenant Action — BUCKINGHAM EQUITIES CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 8, 2006

Apr 24, 2006

Tenant Action — MERA KROMHOLZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 24, 2006

Apr 10, 2006

Tenant Action — MIERA KRONLHOLZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 10, 2006

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

Informational (2)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

BUCKINGHAM EQUITIESCO

Year Built: 1,958

Building Class: D1

Gross Area: 118,536 sqft

Units: 140

Stories: 6

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $4,136,400

Market Value: $9,192,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

BUCKINGHAM EQUITIESCO

Year Built: 1,958

Building Class: D1

Gross Area: 118,536 sqft

Units: 140

Stories: 6

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $4,136,400

Market Value: $9,192,000

Other Events (18)

311 Complaint

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

Sewage Odor

Complaint Type: Indoor Air Quality

Descriptor: Sewage Odor

Descriptor2: N/A

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

311 Complaint

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

VENTILATION SYSTEM

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: VENTILATION SYSTEM

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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: ROACHES

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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

BATHTUB/SHOWER

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BATHTUB/SHOWER

Descriptor2: CHIPPED OR RUSTED

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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

TOILET

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: TOILET

Descriptor2: BOWL STOPPED UP

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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Descriptor2: PILOT LIGHT OUT

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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: MICE

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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

CABINET

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: CABINET

Descriptor2: DAMAGED 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

WALL

Complaint Type: PAINT/PLASTER

Descriptor: WALL

Descriptor2: DIRTY OR UNSANITARY

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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days 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

Complaint

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5B)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5B

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14857934

Problem Id: 28886315

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 23, 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5B)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5B

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14857934

Problem Id: 28886316

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 23, 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5B)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5B

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14857934

Problem Id: 28886313

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 23, 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5B)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5B

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14857934

Problem Id: 28886312

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 23, 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5B)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5B

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14857934

Problem Id: 28886311

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 23, 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5B)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5B

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14857934

Problem Id: 28886310

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 23, 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

Jun 23, 2026• 2 days ago

Open

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5B)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5B

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14857934

Problem Id: 28886309

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 23, 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

Property Details

Year Built

1958

Total Units

140

Residential Units

140

Building Class

D1

Location

BBL

4002070001

Zipcode

11104

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