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61-15 98th Street, Queens, NY 11374

3
DOB Complaints
101
311 Housing Calls
26
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

72
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 72% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 61-15 98th Street

The 14-story, 420-unit residential building at 61-15 98th Street in Rego Park, owned by Ed Benjamin and constructed in 1960, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning is an open 311 service request from April 2025 regarding an electric/gas range issue, and a more recent unsanitary condition complaint (rodents/pests) from June 2025. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergencies reported in January and October 2024 affecting either individual apartments or the entire building.

Multiple pest-related complaints have been logged, with the most recent indicating persistent issues. The property has also seen infrastructure challenges, including water leaks (May 2024), window frame problems (January 2024), and various maintenance issues documented through Housing Maintenance Code Violations. Recent inspections from September 2023 revealed several Class A and C violations needing attention, including mold in Apartment 3N's bathroom, issues with self-closing doors, and a requirement for proper smoke detector notices.

The building's environmental controls have also raised concerns, with violations recorded in 2021 regarding the facade maintenance and various boiler system issues, though some were resolved and others remain active with penalties. The elevator, boiler, and scaffolding systems have undergone inspections in recent years, with varying compliance results. While there have been occasional bedbug and rodent issues, recent reports from 2024-2025 indicate improved conditions, with one successful eradication and the most recent rodent inspections generally passing. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, with several violations being closed following inspection or correction, though multiple open complaints as of mid-2025 suggest ongoing challenges with timely resolution of resident concerns.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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61-15 98th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Rego Park.

Building Characteristics

Total units 420
Year built 1960
Total area 580800 sq ft
Floors 14
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
26
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
101
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 61-15 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 98-02 Horace Harding Expy, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-25 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-35 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-15 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 98-02 Horace Harding Expy, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-25 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-35 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-15 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 98-02 Horace Harding Expy, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-25 98th St, New York, NY 11374
  • 61-35 98th St, New York, NY 11374

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61-15 98th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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61-15 98th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 61-15 98th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-182025-06-18Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-04-242025-04-24Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-072024-11-13Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-012024-10-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-202024-06-04Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 61-15 98th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-09-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR AT CELLAR2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-20BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT CELLARNone
2023-09-20ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT CELLAR STORY AT CELLARNone
2023-09-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE SELF CLOSING HINGES AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM AT CELLAR STORY AT CELLAR2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-14ACloseNone3N§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING CONSISTING OF 1 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3N, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 61-15 98th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-24 10:49APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEOpenHPD
2025-02-16 10:26Unsanitary Animal Pvt PropertyOther AnimalClosedDOHMH
2024-11-07 10:57UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-10-01 05:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-07-07 14:13RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 61-15 98th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
48761792022-04-04CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2022-04-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-04-18)
48415202021-04-07CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-04-12Oath Violation Served (2021-04-13)
47463272018-08-31CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2018-09-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-09-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 61-15 98th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-06-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4COFIRMED SUBMISSION2021-07-21
2018-10-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 8/20/19 BY:CENTENNIAL ELEV. JOSEPH SENA, CERT#2490322019-09-04
2018-10-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 8/20/19 BY:CENTENNIAL ELEV. JOSEPH SENA, CERT#2490322019-09-04
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 61-15 98th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 61-15 98th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-101102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-211102022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 61-15 98th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-20CompliancePassed
2025-02-21InitialFailed for Other R
2024-08-19InitialPassed
2023-08-14InitialPassed
2019-10-22InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 61-15 98th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 61-15 98th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 61-15 98th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-06-2135685257HPARK CITY ESTAES TENANTSFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXP. #3(NORTH ELEVATION AT STEP CRACKED AT BRICK MASONRY AND MISSING/ERODED MORTAR JOINT. ALSO CRACKEDRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-04-1239039185RPARK CITY ESTATES TENANTSSAIL SWITCH NOT WORKING FOR COMBUSTION AIR FAN,HARD PIPE GAS LINE TO REGULATOR,MISSING VENT LIMINATORACTIVE312.00.0
2021-04-1239039186ZPARK CITY ESTATES TENANTSKING VALVE LEAKING,HARD PIPE GAS LINE TO REGULATOR,MISSING VENT LIMINATOR,NEED REMOTE SWITCH AT 2ND DOORRESOLVE312.00.0
2019-04-1935365628PHOBO CONSTRUCTIONFAILURE TO MAINTAIN C-HOOK SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD. NOTE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVE AT EXP3 NORTH FACING FACADE 2 C-HOOK SUSPENDED SCAFF OLD WORKERS ARE USING LUBMER (2X4 PCS, WEDGES ETC) TO WEDGE SPACE BTWRESOLVE625.00.0
2019-04-1935365629RHOBO CONSTRUCTIONFAILURE TO MAINTAIN C-HOOK SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVE AT EXP4 #2 C-HOOK SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD WORKERS ARE USING LUMBERS (2X4 PCES, WEDGES ETC) TO WEDGE SPACE BETWEEN THE PARARESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 61-15 98th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 61-15 98th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 61-15 98th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 61-15 98th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 61-15 98th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 61-15 98th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 61-15 98th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 61-15 98th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 61-15 98th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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