50-34 Lowery Street
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This is an 81-year-old, 1-family attached home in Sunnyside, Queens, owned by STREICH, ALFRED JR. HPD violation data is not available — single-family homes are typically exempt from HPD registration, so there is no public record of maintenance complaints or violations to review. 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 safety (crime score 99/A, only 2 incidents nearby) and pest history (no bedbug infestations in the past 3 years), but the neighborhood has moderate noise activity (C grade, 29 residential noise complaints in 12 months) and notable parking pressure (106 parking-related 311 calls, including 64 illegal parking and 42 blocked driveway complaints).
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Class C
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- The building was built in 1945 — 81 years old. What major systems have been updated, and when? Specifically ask about the boiler/heating system, plumbing, electrical panel, and roof.
- There were 39 'Water System' 311 complaints in the surrounding area over the past year — have there been any water pressure issues, pipe leaks, or water damage inside this home, and how were they resolved?
- 311 data shows 42 'Blocked Driveway' complaints nearby — does the property include a driveway or dedicated parking, and what is the realistic parking situation for residents?
- Noise data shows a C grade with 29 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months — where does the noise typically come from (neighbors, street, adjacent buildings), and how well is sound insulated between this home and attached neighbors?
- Since HPD registration data is not available for this property, can you provide a written maintenance log or documentation of repairs made in the past 12 months, and confirm who is responsible for repairs under the lease?
- There are 19 rodent-related 311 calls in the area — has the property had any rat or mouse issues, and what pest prevention measures are currently in place?
- Given the building's age of 81 years, inspect visible infrastructure closely: look for signs of water damage or staining on ceilings and walls, check the condition of windows and their seals, and note the state of any exposed pipes or radiators.
- Walk the perimeter and check the driveway and street frontage — given 42 blocked driveway complaints nearby, assess how accessible and usable any parking or driveway access actually is at different times of day.
- Check the shared wall with the attached neighbor: listen for sound transmission, look for any cracks or gaps along the party wall, and assess how much noise carries from the adjacent unit or street.
50-34 Lowery Street sits in Queens, ZIP 11104. The closest subway is 40 St-Lowery St (7) (9-minute walk), served by the 7 line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 38 restaurants, 15 cafes, 27 groceries, and 6 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 199 Maurice A. Fitzgerald (grades K to 5), a 4-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is moderate noise activity — 32 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 99/100 safety score.
- FLORIN RENOVATION CORPORATION
- ORCHID CONSTRUCTION CORP
- SINGH TOWING INC.
- P.S. 199 Maurice A. Fitzgerald
- The Riverview School
- 40 St-Lowery St (7)
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