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43-55 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355

6
DOB Complaints
27
311 Housing Calls
70
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

65
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 65% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard

The 56-unit, 6-story residential building at 43-55 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, owned by Ben Braunstein, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to unsanitary conditions, particularly concerning garbage/recycling storage and pest problems, with the most recent complaints recorded in early 2025 resulting in HPD violations.

The building has also faced recurring issues with its cooking gas system, with multiple complaints between 2023-2024, including one classified as emergency in March 2024. Several infrastructure problems have been documented, including an electrical lighting issue (August 2024) and various maintenance violations in 2024 related to self-closing doors at compactor closets on multiple floors, window guards in public areas, and a carbon monoxide detector issue in apartment 5K. The property has a history of facade maintenance concerns, with multiple violations issued between 2020-2021 regarding defective brickwork and facade maintenance on the north elevation, resulting in penalties totaling $4,375.

More recent violations include an active non-compliance as of September 2024 for failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs since 2022 and passed rodent inspections in 2016, the frequency of housing maintenance code violations and 311 service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also faced elevator service issues in 2020-2021, multiple citations for failure to submit energy efficiency reports (2016-2020), and various administrative violations that have generally been resolved through compliance actions.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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43-55 Kissena Boulevard Report Contents

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43-55 Kissena Boulevard Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 56
Year built 1938
Total area 57599 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
70
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
27
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
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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43-55 Kissena Boulevard Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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43-55 Kissena Boulevard 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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
2025-06-302025-07-11Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-302025-07-11Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-302025-07-11Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-302025-07-11Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-312025-06-17Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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
2024-04-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ''CONCRETE LANDING PAD'' AT WEST STACK FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-04-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ''CONCRETE LANDING PAD'' AT EAST STACK FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-03-15BCloseNone5K§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 6th STORY, SECTION AT EASTNone
2024-03-15CCloseNoneNone§ 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 AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-31 08:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2025-01-31 08:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-08-13 12:47UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-08-13 12:47ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-04-18 14:13UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 43-55 Kissena Boulevard.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
48786332022-05-02CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-05-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-05-03)
48642962021-11-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-01-05Oath Violation Served (2022-01-05)
48302742020-11-30CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2020-11-25Oath Violation Served (2020-11-30)
48144422020-06-23CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-06-23Oath Violation Served (2020-06-24)
47832382019-07-24CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2019-08-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-08-27)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 43-55 Kissena Boulevard.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2020)EER SUBMITTED2021-08-27
2021-05-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 051822 BY DELTA ELEV INSP CO RICHARD DESIMONE CERT#3250012022-05-24
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2021-05-29
2021-02-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905297522022-02-07
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-090002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-07-130002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2016-03-28CompliancePassed
2016-02-29InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-01-0539053786NPAYSON APARTMENT CORPEMERGENCY OUTSIDE COMM INOPERATIVE , REPAIRRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-06-0535577668YPAYSON APARTMENT CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG FACADE & APPURTENANCES.NOTE:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DEFECTIVE FACADE:EXP.#1,NORTH ELEVATION(BEECH AVE):(1)DEFECTIVE BRICK WORK,VERTICAL & STEP CRACKS AT VARIOUS LOCRESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-04-2135548849KPAYSON APARTMENT CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE ATTHE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DEFECTIVE FACADE EXPOSURE#1 NORTH ELEVATION(BEECH AVE).DEFECTIVE BRICK WORK,VERTICAL CRACKS AND STEP CRACKSRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2021-04-2135559950ZPAYSON APARTMENT CORPFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY.NOTE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE#2 EAST ELEVATION OBJECTS ON FIRE ESCAPE AT MULTIPLE FLOORS OBSTRUCTING SAFE EGRESS.REMEDY:REMOVE EGRESS OBSTRURESOLVE312.00.0
2021-02-2335549004NPAYSON APARTMENT CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DEFECTIVE FACADE. I)EXPOSURE#1,NORTH ELEVATION(BEECH AVE):DEFECTIVE MASONRY WORK,VERTICAL CRACK BETWEEN 4TH-6TRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 43-55 Kissena Boulevard. 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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