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48-53 44th Street, Queens, NY 11377

28
DOB Complaints
275
311 Housing Calls
135
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

16
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 16% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 48-53 44th Street

The 66-unit, 6-story residential building at 48-53 44th Street in Sunnyside, owned by Ari Benedict and constructed in 1941, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with nine documented complaints during this period alone, particularly between October 2024 and March 2025. These complaints, all indicating problems with heat and hot water throughout the entire building, were generally resolved quickly, though inspectors faced access challenges in some cases. The building underwent inspections in September 2024 that revealed multiple issues in Apartment 5C, including water leak problems in multiple rooms and ceiling damage in both the kitchen and living areas, with these violations being certified as corrected by October 2024.

Additional building-wide concerns were documented in 2021 regarding deteriorating concrete walkways, with ECB violations issued for maintenance failures. The elevator service has shown chronic problems, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2022 and 2024, though inspections consistently found no violations. The building's management has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2021-2024), and passed rodent inspections from 2015 through 2023, with only one failure noted in 2017.

The property has seen various maintenance issues addressed through permits, including plumbing work in 2019 and 2020. Historical records show earlier concerns about unauthorized modifications to the building, particularly regarding the cellar-level partitions, though these were resolved in 2021. Currently, there is one active violation from 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2021 External Low Pressure Inspection, while other potential violations from 2021 related to concrete work and occupancy issues were resolved or dismissed.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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48-53 44th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Sunnyside.

Building Characteristics

Total units 66
Year built 1941
Total area 63000 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

28
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
135
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
275
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
10
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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48-53 44th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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48-53 44th 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 48-53 44th 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
2025-03-232025-03-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-162025-03-18Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-132025-03-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-192025-02-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-262024-11-13Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 48-53 44th 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
2024-09-19BCloseNone5C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-19BCloseNone5C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-19BCloseNone5C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-19BCloseNone5C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-19BCloseNone5C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 48-53 44th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-23 08:55HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-16 09:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-13 09:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-19 19:10HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-03 19:45HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 48-53 44th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
49770132024-10-29CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-11-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-12)
49540212024-03-20CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-19)
49532052024-03-13CLOSEDLights from Parking Lot Shining on Building2024-03-13Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (2024-03-13)
49526502024-03-07CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-08)
49467002023-12-31CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-01-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 48-53 44th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-02-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-05-14
2021-02-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-05-14
2021-02-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905111902021-12-08
2020-11-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPO 3, A SECTION OF CONCRETE SLAB HAS CRACKED AND COLLAPSED INWARD WHERE AREAS BY BUILDING FOUNDATION SHOWS SIGNS OF MOVEMENT APPROX: 1".
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 48-53 44th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 48-53 44th 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
2025-06-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-210002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 48-53 44th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-12-12InitialPassed
2022-08-15InitialPassed
2020-09-14InitialPassed
2018-04-19InitialPassed
2017-11-15CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 48-53 44th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 48-53 44th 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 48-53 44th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-07-1335535271KBRG 48-53 LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35561428Z ISSUED ON 6/2/2021 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR CONCRETE WALKWAY SUNRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-06-0235561428ZBRG 48-53 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION OF EXP3(44TH ST)CONCRETE WALKWAY THROUGH HAS SUNKEN DRASTICALLY OVER 3 INCHES IN CERTAIN AREAS CAUSING UNEVEN WALKWAY AND MRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-04-0135526514LBRG 48-53 LLC BEG MANAGEMFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39031484K ISSUED ON 4/04/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANTRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-04-0135526512HBRG 48-53 LLC BCG MANAGEMOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE COFO OR DOB RECORDS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39031483Z ISSUED ON 11/04/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-04-0135526513JBRG 48-53 LLC BEG MANAGEMWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39031485M ISSUED ON 11/04/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.RERESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 48-53 44th 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 48-53 44th 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 48-53 44th 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 48-53 44th 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 48-53 44th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 48-53 44th 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 48-53 44th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 48-53 44th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 48-53 44th 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.

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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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