196-45 45 Drive
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This is a 1-family, 1-floor home built in 1960 in Flushing, Queens, owned by FANG, MIN MIN. HPD violation data is not available for this building — single-family homes are typically exempt from HPD registration, so that record is not informative. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable, as the BBL is not in the WoW database, which is expected for a 1-unit property. What the data does show is reassuring on several fronts: crime is extremely low (score 99/100, grade A, only 2 incidents nearby), no bedbug filings in the past 3 years, and noise activity is low (grade B, 16 complaints in 12 months, mostly residential). The main neighborhood friction visible in 311 data is parking-related — 44 parking complaints in the area, including 30 illegal parking and 14 blocked driveway calls — worth noting if driveway or street parking access matters to you.
Class B
Class C
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- 311 records show 14 'Blocked Driveway' complaints in the area — does the property have a driveway, and has it been blocked by neighbors or street parking in the past? What recourse does the landlord offer?
- The building was constructed in 1960, making it 66 years old — what major systems (roof, boiler/HVAC, plumbing, electrical wiring) have been updated, and can the landlord provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Since HPD registration data is not available for this single-family home, can the landlord provide a written maintenance log or repair history for the past 12 months so you can assess how responsive they are to issues?
- There are 13 'Sidewalk Condition' complaints nearby — is the sidewalk adjacent to this property in good repair, and who is responsible for sidewalk maintenance and snow removal under the lease?
- The amenities data shows zero grocery stores, supermarkets, bodegas, or pharmacies within 800 meters, earning a walkability grade of D — how do you plan to handle grocery shopping and daily errands, and is a car or transit access required?
- Rent stabilization data is unavailable for this BBL — can the landlord confirm in writing whether this unit has ever been rent stabilized, and provide the lease terms including any rent increase provisions for renewal?
- Given the building's age of 66 years (built 1960), inspect visible infrastructure at the showing: check the electrical panel for outdated fuse boxes or knob-and-tube wiring, look for signs of water damage or staining on ceilings and walls, and assess the condition of windows and exterior siding.
- Walk the driveway and street frontage: with 14 blocked driveway and 30 illegal parking complaints in the area, confirm whether the driveway is clearly marked, accessible, and whether there is adequate off-street parking if you own a vehicle.
- Check the condition of the sidewalk directly in front of the property and the surrounding block — 13 'Sidewalk Condition' complaints nearby suggest infrastructure wear in the area, and a cracked or uneven sidewalk adjacent to the property could indicate deferred maintenance by the owner.
196-45 45 Drive sits in Queens, ZIP 11358. No subway stations are within an 800-meter walk — expect to rely on buses or rideshare. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 5 restaurants — a walkable-errands grade of D. Nearby public schools include P.S. 130 (grades K to 5), a 7-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is low noise activity — 16 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 99/100 safety score.
- S.D. DELTA, PAINTING & DECORATING INC.
- HERCULES HOME IMPROVEMENT INC
- HOLLIS SUPPLIES INC.
- P.S. 130
- P.S. 162 John Golden
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