39-65 52 Street
Composite verdict
Berkeley Towers is an 11-floor, 219-unit elevator co-op built in 1961 with a strong HPD record (score 99/A, only 1 open Class A violation — a painting issue in Apt 4C that has been open for 972 days despite a 'fast' landlord-response rating, which is worth flagging). Crime in the area is low with an A- grade and zero violent incidents. The two areas that warrant closer attention are noise — the building earned a D grade for noise activity with 73 complaints in the past 12 months, mostly residential — and bedbugs, which show a medium risk level with 3 infested filings in the past 3 years. The building is not registered as rent-stabilized, which is consistent with its co-op status.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
units
(out of 100)
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min walk
(311 complaints)
errands grade
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- The one open HPD violation — a ceiling painting order in Apt 4C — has been open for 972 days despite the landlord being rated 'fast' on response. Why has this specific violation gone unresolved for nearly three years?
- 311 records show 53 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the past year for this area. How is the building's heating system maintained, and what is the typical response time when heat or hot water goes out?
- The noise grade is D, with 45 residential noise complaints and 25 street/sidewalk noise complaints in the past 12 months. What soundproofing or noise mitigation exists between units and from street-facing windows in a building built in 1961?
- Bedbug filings show 3 infested units in the past 3 years, placing the building at medium risk. What is the building's current pest control protocol, how frequently are common areas treated, and how are infestations in individual units handled?
- There were 228 parking-related 311 calls nearby — 156 for illegal parking and 72 for blocked driveways. Does the building have dedicated parking, and if so, what are the current availability and cost?
- The building was built in 1961 and is 65 years old. What major infrastructure systems — boiler, elevators, plumbing, electrical — have been updated, and when were those upgrades completed?
- Test the elevator operation and inspect the elevator cab, hallways, and stairwells for signs of deferred maintenance — water stains, peeling paint, or damaged flooring are common in buildings of this age and can indicate how management handles upkeep beyond what HPD records capture.
- Visit during the evening or on a weekend and listen for noise levels inside the unit and in the hallway — the D noise grade with 45 residential complaints suggests neighbor-to-neighbor noise is a real issue, and the 1961 construction likely means limited acoustic insulation between floors and walls.
- Inspect the unit's baseboards, bed frame areas, and any visible wall seams for signs of bedbug activity, and ask to see the most recent pest control treatment log for the specific unit — given the medium bedbug risk level, this is a non-negotiable check before signing.
39-65 52 Street sits in Queens, ZIP 11377. The closest subway is 52 St (7) (4-minute walk), served by the 7 line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 56 restaurants, 18 cafes, 37 groceries, and 10 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 011 Kathryn Phelan (grades K to 6), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 73 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 91/100 safety score.
- Class A · 1 open · penalty 1 · (1/ea)
- Apr 29, 2021 "FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3"
- Nov 11, 2020 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Oct 4, 2017 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- SEGUNDOS CONSTRUCTION, CORP.
- MARY'S EXPRESS DELI & GROCERY LLC
- 50-18 MEAT CORP.
- P.S. 011 Kathryn Phelan
- The Woodside Community School
- 52 St (7)
- 46 St-Bliss St (7)
- 61 St-Woodside (7)
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