87-40 165 Street,Queens, NY 11432

118 Units

Built in 1960

6 Floors

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Open Violations

A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311. The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 219 violations which is 1.85 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
75Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
93Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
51Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 15, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 20, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , south wall, 1st door from south at west wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 20, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the kitchen , the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 07, 2024§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.Nov sent out
Mar 07, 2024§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
Mar 07, 2024§ 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Mar 05, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Feb 16, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 16, 2024§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 03, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq ft at wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Oct 11, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at south, the entrance located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 11, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 24, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5m, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 02, 2023§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 02, 2023§ 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 02, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 02, 2023§ 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Aug 02, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hallNov sent out
Jul 13, 2023§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 06, 2023Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hallNov sent out
May 06, 2023Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency's housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 06, 2023Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
May 06, 2023Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 28, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 01, 2023Section 27-2026 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ; defective in the bathroom located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''Nov sent out
Mar 01, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''Nov sent out
Feb 28, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''Nov sent out
Aug 01, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit entrance door in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''Nov sent out
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door bell at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''Nov sent out
Jun 01, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 04, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code provide a proper seat for water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5u, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''l-u''Nov sent out
Apr 28, 2022Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Apr 28, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 22, 2022Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency's housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 22, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 22, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit fire door to fire stair at west section at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 15, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile on elevator floor at west sectionNov sent out
Apr 15, 2022Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 15, 2022Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Apr 15, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 15, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit fire door to fire stair at west section at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 15, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at west section at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 05, 2022Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 05, 2022Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Apr 05, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 28, 2022Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5u, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''east''Nov sent out
Mar 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door bell in the entrance located at apt 5u, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''east''Nov sent out
Mar 28, 2022Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 28, 2022Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Mar 28, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 11, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4q, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 11, 2022Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5m, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 04, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 04, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the foyer , the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 14, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department concrete ceiling at front terrace at entrance to the building , 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 29, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 12, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 12, 2021Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Jun 15, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story, section at eastNot complied with
Jun 15, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bulkhead , 6th story, section at westNot complied with
May 07, 2021Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Not complied with
May 07, 2021Section27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post, 1st storyNot complied with
May 07, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Apr 15, 2021(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.First no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 08, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at lobby, 1st story, section ''east''Not complied with
Apr 08, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''Not complied with
Jan 08, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entrance located at apt 3q, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at eastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Nov 13, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Oct 24, 2020Section 27-2037, 2038 hmc: provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 4th apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 24, 2020Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 24, 2020Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
May 28, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Oct 01, 2019Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling subdividing room in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''west'', at southeastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 01, 2019Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling subdividing room in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west , section ''east''Not complied with
Jan 15, 2019Section 27-2026 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ..... in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation

Property Owners and Associates

87-40 165th Street, LLC
Corporate Owner
2.5(3)

1 Property

118 Units

Karan Singh
Agent, Officer
2.4(4)

8 Properties

162 Units

Michael Singh
Site Manager
2.5(3)

1 Property

118 Units

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60% of renters recommend this building

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95% of renters received their security deposits back
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Not a very good place to live!!!
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is in a (c) openigloo very conveni...
Cons:
Hard to get maintenance work (c) openigloo done...
Advice to owner:
Care more about your Tenants!!!
Building needs work done!!!
Former Tenant
Pros:
where it is located
Cons:
Building is not Wheelchair accessable!!!
Advice to owner:
do right by your tenants and put in ramps to a...
toilet needs to be replaced ceiling in bathroom came down twice in 3 yrs
Former Tenant
Pros:
nothing i can think of
Cons:
poor heat in winter
Advice to owner:
take better care of apartments