78-15 Roosevelt Avenue
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HPD violation data is not available for this building — it may be exempt or unregistered with HPD, so there is no landlord maintenance track record to review. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable, so stabilization status cannot be confirmed from public records. What the data does show is a serious noise problem: 518 noise complaints in the past 12 months earn an F grade, driven by 243 commercial noise and 235 residential noise calls — notable for a 2-unit, 2-floor building on Roosevelt Avenue. Crime scores a C (62/100) with 71 nearby incidents including 10 grand larcenies and 9 assault-related offenses.
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- 518 noise complaints in the past 12 months earned an F grade — 243 of those are commercial noise and 235 are residential. What commercial activity is directly adjacent to the building, and how is sound insulated between the street-facing side and the units?
- Crime score is 62/100 (C grade) with 10 grand larcenies and 9 assault-related offenses nearby — what security measures does the building have, such as exterior lighting, door locks, and an intercom system?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building. Can you provide documentation of the building's registration status, and who is the designated contact for maintenance and repair requests?
- The building was constructed in 1931 — 95 years old. What major systems (boiler, plumbing, electrical wiring, roof) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Rent stabilization status cannot be confirmed from public records for this BBL. Is this unit rent-stabilized or rent-regulated in any way, and can you provide written confirmation of the unit's regulatory status before lease signing?
- ROOSTER 77 LLC is listed as the owner of this 2-unit building. Who specifically manages day-to-day maintenance, what is the typical response time for repairs, and is there a written maintenance process outlined in the lease?
- Stand outside the building at the time of day you'd typically be home — Roosevelt Avenue is a major commercial corridor and the F-grade noise data (243 commercial, 235 residential complaints) suggests significant ambient noise. Check whether windows are double-paned and how much street and commercial sound penetrates inside the unit.
- Inspect the building's infrastructure given its 1931 construction: look for visible signs of aging in the electrical panel (fuse box vs. circuit breakers), water pressure and pipe condition at faucets, and any evidence of water damage, staining, or patching on ceilings and walls.
- Check the building's entry points, exterior lighting, and lock quality — with 10 grand larcenies and 9 assault-related offenses recorded nearby, assess whether the front door, vestibule, and any shared access points feel secure and well-maintained.
78-15 Roosevelt Avenue sits in Queens, ZIP 11372. The closest subway is 82 St-Jackson Hts (7) (4-minute walk), served by the 7, E, F, M, and R lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 97 restaurants, 16 cafes, 32 groceries, and 15 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 069 Jackson Heights (grades Pre-K to 5), a 2-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 518 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly commercial noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 62/100 safety score.
- Nov 14, 2025 "VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION"
- Sep 23, 2024 "VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION"
- Nov 8, 2019 "VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT"
- HIGH-LINE ELECTRONICS INC.
- HIGH-LINE ELECTRONICS INC.
- KLEVER, JOSE A.
- P.S. 069 Jackson Heights
- Renaissance Charter School
- 82 St-Jackson Hts (7)
- Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway (7,E,F,M,R)
- Elmhurst Av (M,R)
- 69 St (7)
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