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86-25 Van Wyck Expressway

86-25 Van Wyck Expressway,
Queens, NY 11435

201 Units

Built in 1960

6 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 8
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Review Summary for 86-25 Van Wyck Expressway
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Recent reviews of 86-25 Van Wyck Expressway highlight a dedicated staff maintaining cleanliness and friendly demeanor. However, pest control issues were noted, with efforts made to address them effectively. Some reviewers express concerns about building upkeep, such as roaches and peeling walls, impacting the overall experience negatively. The building's location and friendly neighbors receive praise, but dissatisfaction with the super's performance is evident. Suggestions include improving pest control and staff treatment to enhance tenant satisfaction. Overall, the building seems to have potential but requires better management attention to address maintenance issues and tenant concerns effectively.

Reviews (4)

6 months ago
Great staff, eh building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Staff are great, they keep it clean and are friendly
Cons:
Rodents one time, got 3rd party exterminator and haven't seen since.
Advice to owner:
None
Over 1 year ago
Good for short stay
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet. Good for short stays.
Cons:
Roaches and generally bad upkeep of the building and peeling of walls.
Available Listings In 86-25 Van Wyck Expressway
STUDIO:
1 units
1 BED:
0 units
2+ BEDS:
0 units

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Rents and Deposits

-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 86-25 Van Wyck Expressway is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.03 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
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class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 10, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the foyer , the kitchen , the 1st room from east at south, the private hallway located at apt 325, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
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Hazardous
3
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 10, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective regrout the ceramic tiles at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 325, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
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Immediately hazardous
3
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 10, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 325, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
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Briar Wyck Apartments LLC
3.1(4)
Corporate Owner
1 Property201 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 8
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Phil Shelby
3.1(4)
Agent
1 Property201 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 7
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Senada Avdic
3.9(29)
Head Officer
38 Properties965 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 21

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