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87-88 52 Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01838-0036Map

Owner of record: Best Tower, LLC

87-88 52 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2004 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Best Tower, LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2024. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 17, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 20

  • A

    Properly secure the loose lock on door to balcony in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose east wall base board in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Sep 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at the refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective south wall window lock in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit east wall window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit closet doors in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications at time of isnspections at time of inspection 2 1/2 stories buidling on site proposed to be demolished sidewalk shed was erected with 4 x 4 post 2 x 4

    Feb 22, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit at time of inspection exiting building on site fordemolition and sidewalk shed errected not to code or permit issued fo r sidewalk shed .remedy:obtain sidewalk shed permit forthwith or remov

    Feb 22, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dept of bldg records indicate residence to be legally approved for 3 families residence is now altered for occ

    Jul 1, 2002 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level installed gas line for stove. remedy; obtain permits if feasible.

    Jul 1, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: at side of house wooren stairs rotting and deteriorating gutter above hanging old pool with wood covering around rotting fill with dirt garbace. remedy: maintain premises make safe immediat

    Jul 1, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
2004
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
1,740 ft²
Lot area
1,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1838 / 36
Assessed value
$72,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #430480, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 87-88 52 Avenue

Who owns 87-88 52 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Best Tower, LLC.

Does 87-88 52 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 87-88 52 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 87-88 52 Avenue built?

City records list 2004 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 87-88 52 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.