80-20 134 Street
Composite verdict
This is a 2-floor, 91-unit building owned by the NYC Department of Homeless Services, built in 1992 — meaning it is likely a shelter or transitional housing facility, not a conventional rental. HPD violation data and rent stabilization data are both unavailable for this building, so those dimensions cannot be assessed. The 311 call picture is the most significant data point: 875 total calls in the area, led by 294 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints, 116 residential noise complaints, 58 UNSANITARY CONDITION complaints, and 51 PLUMBING complaints — a pattern that warrants serious scrutiny. The noise section independently grades the area F ('Very high noise activity') with 116 of 122 noise calls being residential in origin. Crime scores a B (75/100) with 17 nearby incidents, which is relatively moderate.
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- 311 records show 294 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the area over the past year — what is the heating system, when was it last serviced, and how are heat outages handled for residents?
- There are 58 UNSANITARY CONDITION and 51 PLUMBING complaints in the 311 data — can you provide a written maintenance log from the past 12 months documenting how these types of issues have been addressed in this building?
- The noise section grades this area F with 116 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months — what soundproofing or noise mitigation exists between units, and what is the process for reporting and resolving noise issues?
- This building is owned by the NYC Department of Homeless Services — what is the exact nature of the tenancy being offered, and is this a conventional lease, a transitional housing agreement, or another arrangement?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building — can you provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy and any applicable building registration documents so the tenancy and landlord obligations can be verified?
- 50 Elevator-related 311 calls appear in the area data, yet the building is listed as only 2 floors — can you clarify whether there is an elevator, and if so, what its current inspection and maintenance status is?
- Check the heating infrastructure and common areas for visible signs of deferred maintenance — given 294 HEAT/HOT WATER and 51 PLUMBING complaints in the 311 data, look for water stains, pipe corrosion, radiator condition, and ask to see the boiler room if possible.
- Walk the hallways, stairwells, and any shared spaces and assess cleanliness and sanitation conditions directly — 58 UNSANITARY CONDITION complaints in the 311 data make this a priority physical check.
- Observe the building entrance, lobby security (intercom, locks, cameras), and the immediate block environment — the crime data shows 3 HARASSMENT 2 and 2 ASSAULT incidents nearby, and understanding who has access to the building is especially relevant given its DHS ownership.
80-20 134 Street sits in Queens, ZIP 11435. The closest subway is Kew Gardens-Union Tpke (E,F) (7-minute walk), served by the E and F lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 14 restaurants, 2 cafes, 3 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 099 Kew Gardens (grades K to 6), a 6-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 122 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 75/100 safety score.
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