Does 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens have HPD violations?

Yes, 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens currently has 27 open HPD housing violations: 5 Class A (non-hazardous), 12 Class B (hazardous), and 10 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 21, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens received?

73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens has received 24 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 13 complaints.

Is 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 10 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens?

The most common complaints filed at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (13 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (3 complaints), 3. PLUMBING (3 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens?

Yes. 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens currently has 10 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens?

The most recent 311 complaint at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens was filed on June 7, 2026. In total, 82 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens?

73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens currently has 27 open HPD violations: 5 Class A (non-hazardous), 12 Class B (hazardous), and 10 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens a good building to rent?

73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens has 10 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

73-50 Bell Boulevard, Queens

📍 Bayside, Queens Built 1952 583 units Class D4 Residential

Registered to BLANCHI FARFAN CO-OP HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

27 Open Violations

10C 12B 5A

24 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 10 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 15% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 9 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

13(54%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

3(13%)

PLUMBING

3(13%)

WATER LEAK

1(4%)

GENERAL

1(4%)

ELECTRIC

1(4%)

DOOR/WINDOW

1(4%)

APPLIANCE

1(4%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

13 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2025-04-08 Most Recent Date

2025-04-08 Initial Passed

2024-03-29 Initial Passed

2023-09-08 Initial Passed

2023-03-08 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2023-02-13 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2020-07-24 Initial Passed

2019-06-04 Initial Passed

2017-03-23 Initial Passed

2015-04-06 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2015-02-25 Initial Passed

2013-03-13 Initial Passed

2013-01-04 Initial Passed

2010-12-02 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

5 Class A

12 Class B

10 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-07-14

See all 27 violations ▼

Class C § 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 DOOR AND FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE TO BUILDING , 1st STORY

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080926

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 DOOR AND FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE TO BUILDING , 1st STORY

Class C § 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 HOPPER DOOR LOCATED INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080899

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 HOPPER DOOR LOCATED INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class C § 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 LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080883

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080871

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-08-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18195622

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-12-31 ▼

Violation ID: #17589487

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

2024-12-31 ▼

Violation ID: #17589488

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

2024-08-14 ▼

Violation ID: #17193029

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT BASEMENT

2024-08-14 ▼

Violation ID: #17193031

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT BASEMENT

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING AT VESTIBULE DOOR CONSISTING OF KICKDOWN DOOR STOPPER AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-02-16 ▼

Violation ID: #16679062

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING AT VESTIBULE DOOR CONSISTING OF KICKDOWN DOOR STOPPER AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT HOPPER DOOR LOCATED INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080905

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT HOPPER DOOR LOCATED INSIDE COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080886

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080873

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-08-29 ▼

Violation ID: #18195623

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER CEILING AND WEST WALL. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-06-09 ▼

Violation ID: #17974188

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER CEILING AND WEST WALL. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-06-09 ▼

Violation ID: #17974189

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT WEST WALL LESS THEN 10 SQ FT. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17974187 ISSUED 09-JUN-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2025-06-09 ▼

Violation ID: #18291391

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT WEST WALL LESS THEN 10 SQ FT. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3O, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17974187 ISSUED 09-JUN-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 6th STORY

2024-12-14 ▼

Violation ID: #17553115

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.

2024-12-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17550172

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT ENTRANCE DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

2024-12-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17550174

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT ENTRANCE DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-04-12 ▼

Violation ID: #16852569

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-04-12 ▼

Violation ID: #16852571

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6M, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

2026-07-14 ▼

Violation ID: #19080911

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING, NORTH AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-06-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18040569

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING, NORTH AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2025-03-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17777859

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2025-03-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17755318

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000

Class A § 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 STORY

2024-12-14 ▼

Violation ID: #17553110

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 STORY

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 10 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 24 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 21, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 21, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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