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138-70 Elder Avenue, Queens, NY 11355

36
DOB Complaints
87
311 Housing Calls
71
Housing Violations
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

26
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 26% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 138-70 Elder Avenue

The Lafayette Apartments at 138-70 Elder Avenue is a 6-story, 126-unit Class A building in Flushing, constructed in 1963 and currently owned by Spiro Kyrou. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three documented complaints in the past nine months (most recently in April 2025), suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges with building systems. There have been multiple instances of pest-related complaints, particularly during late 2024, though HPD inspectors were unable to conduct inspections due to access issues in several cases.

A significant violation was noted in September 2024 regarding defective safety systems in apartment 5L, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and self-closing doors. The building faced serious structural and safety concerns in 2024, with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to facade maintenance, scaffolding safety, and structural support requirements. Currently, there are active ECB violations from 2024 regarding structural safety and scaffolding issues, with penalties totaling $9,370.

The building's facade and safety systems have required repeated attention, including a failed 2022 FISP Cycle 9A Technical Report submission and multiple subsequent violations. While the building has maintained a clean record in recent bedbug inspections (2019-2024), with zero reported infestations, the persistence of heating system complaints and safety violations suggests ongoing management challenges. Recent inspection records indicate some improvements, with violations being noted as "Closed" or "Resolved" in several categories, though many remain active or were issued recently in 2024-2025, including concerns about improper electrical wiring, building safety compliance, and scaffold maintenance responsibilities.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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138-70 Elder Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 126
Year built 1963
Total area 130326 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

36
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
71
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
87
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
24
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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138-70 Elder Avenue 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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138-70 Elder Avenue 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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
2025-04-172025-04-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-272025-04-08Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-272025-04-08Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-092025-04-08Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-092025-04-08Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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
2024-09-04BCloseNone5L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5L, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-09-04BCloseNone5L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5L, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-09-04CCloseNone5L§ 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5L, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-09-04BCloseNone5L§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5L, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
2024-09-04BCloseNone5L§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5L, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 138-70 Elder Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-17 02:25HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-02 14:32APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2024-12-30 17:54Smoking or VapingAllowed in Smoke Free AreaClosedDOHMH
2024-12-27 10:53HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-12-09 14:49UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 138-70 Elder Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
49770012024-10-28CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-10-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-10-29)
49705852024-08-28CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2024-08-29Oath Violation Served (2024-08-29)
49692122024-08-15CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress2024-08-15Oath Violation Served (2024-08-15)
49692142024-08-15CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In-Progress2024-08-15Oath Violation Served (2024-08-15)
49692252024-08-15CLOSEDBuilding Under Structural Monitoring2024-08-15N1 (2024-08-15)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 138-70 Elder Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-03-05V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-10-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-08-15V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEOBSERVE TEMPORARY SUPPORT JACKS INSTALLED AT EXPOSURE ONE SUPPORTED CANOPY/AWNING
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2021-04-28V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 122821 BY ULTIMATE ELEV JOHN AHRENS CERT#0380562022-01-05
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-290002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 138-70 Elder Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-06-15InitialPassed
2011-07-21InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-0235687041HLAFAYETTE APARTMENTS28-323.8 AND RCNY 103-13(5) FAILURE TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND/OR MAKE THE BUILDINGS STRUCTURES AND APPURTENANCES CONFORM TO THE PREVIOUS OF THE ADMIN CODE AFTER UNSAFE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QPSI#Q0002323-1C-6ACTIVE6250.06250.0
2024-10-1235686517JLAFAYETTE APARTMENTSUNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. NOTE: AS PREVIOUS VIOLATION #35683749P PN 08-02-2024. AS OF TODAY 10/12/2024 OBSERVED THE SAME COLUMNS. ALSO EXPOSED STEEL REINFORCEMENT REBAR AT MULTACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-08-2939531985JKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INCSIDEWALK SHED BC3307.6.OBSERVE SHED AT EXPOSURE#1&2 NOT TO CODES-FAIL TO PERFORM PERIODIC SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO VERTICAL MEMBER BLOCK YARD ACCESS&FOUNDING(WOOD PLATES)ROTTED+PARAPET PLYWOOD DISCONNECTED&SUSCACTIVE2430.02430.0
2024-08-1539122074LLAFAYETTE APARTMENTSDURING THE INSPECTION, EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS OBSERVED BENEATH THE SCAFFOLD, WITH THE CONDUIT IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE LIGHT FIXTURE. THIS CONDITION VIOLATES B209 BC 3301.2 AND 27-1009(A), INDICATINGRESOLVE0.00.0
2024-08-1539122082LLAFAYETTE APARTMENTSDURING THE INSPECTION, STRUCTURAL WORK WAS OBSERVED IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE WITHOUT A PERMIT, IN VIOLATION OF 28-105.1. SHORING WAS USED TO SUPPORT A STRUCTURE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EGRESS, POSING AN UNSAFEACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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 138-70 Elder Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 138-70 Elder Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 138-70 Elder Avenue. 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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