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158-11 96 Street · Queens · BBL 4141660055 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP3
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 10. In ZIP 11414, 92% of residential buildings hold an A and 1% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations1 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2025-11-25.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

1 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1950)
NoSix or more residential units (1)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)Selene Finance LP
Head officerEric Moore
Managing agentSelene Finance LP
Last registered2024-09-10

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$788,000 $47,280
2026$747,000 $44,820
2027$783,000 $46,980

The city's market estimate has fallen 1% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

In the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary flood maps) — lenders typically require flood insurance here.

Hurricane evacuation zone 1 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayHoward Beach-JFK Airport — A · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: 157 Av / Cohancy St — Q11 QM15 · 950 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 146 Howard Beach
Middle: J.H.S. 202 Robert H. Goddard. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

158-11 96 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

1 311 service request from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by SELENE FINANCE LP — 47 buildings, 75 units. Grades across the portfolio: B9 · C23 · D12 · F3. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
96-26 46 Avenue QN4 C
211 East 96 Street BK4 C
450 Carlton Avenue BK3 D
2012 Benedict Avenue BX3 F
415 Jerome Street BK3 D
36 Hale Avenue BK2 D
531 East 26 Street BK2 D
23-27 Mott Avenue QN2 D
107-39 156 Street QN2 D
662 Georgia Avenue BK2 F
364B Van Pelt Avenue SI2 C
98 Woodland Avenue SI2 C
111-73 43 Avenue QN2 F
412 Bradford Street BK2 B
115-51 196 Street QN2 C
1090 Hancock Street BK2 C
208 Myrtle Avenue SI2 D
494 Pompey Avenue SI2 C
212 East 35 Street BK2 C
176 Westervelt Avenue SI2 D
121-01 199 Street QN2 C
134 Hendrix Street BK1 D
103-17 104 Street QN1 C
1333 East 95 Street BK1 B
625 Lenox Road BK1 C
225-09 107 Avenue QN1 B
1841 Richmond Road SI1 B
211 96 Street BK1 B
181-10 93 Avenue QN1 D
113-28 212 Street QN1 C
32 Stonecrest Court SI1 C
491 Ilyssa Way SI1 C
1501 East 53 Street BK1 C
121-42 Laurelton Parkway QN1 B
541 Beach 72 Street QN1 C
433 East 32 Street BK1 C
38 West 12 Road QN1 C
19 Topside Lane SI1 C
1161 East 88 Street BK1 C
2322 Plumb 1 Street BK1 D
116-15 135 Street QN1 C
117-24 126 Street QN1 D
802 Lanark Road QN1 B
122-66 Nellis Street QN1 B
133-14 146 Street QN1 C
158-11 96 Street QN1 B
111-32 116 Street QN1 C

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $239,000 on 2004-04-20 (lender: Wilmington Finance). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2025-10-10Deed $515,100 — from REO ACQUISITION II LLC to REGENT COURT ASSOCIATES LLC $515,100
2025-09-29Sold for $515,100 $515,100 $515,100
2015-12-15Deed $232,284 — from SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF to 158-11 96TH ST., LLC $232,284
2006-11-03Deed $426,972 — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to CENTENNIAL INSURANCE COMPANY $426,972
2004-04-20Mortgage $239,000 — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to WILMINGTON FINANCE $239,000
2002-07-03Mortgage $226,400 — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to MERS $226,400
1997-10-24Mortgage $192,000 — from DEMARTINO, THOMAS to FIRST WEST MORTGAGEBANKERS LTD $192,000

Ten-year activity

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201801001
201901001
202001001
202122015
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2023352010
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202501607
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The last 12 months — 2 records

DateRecord
2026-01-11311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-11-25HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE

The full timeline

2026
2026-01-11311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025
2025-11-25HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-10-10Deed $515,100 — from REO ACQUISITION II LLC to REGENT COURT ASSOCIATES LLC$515,100
2025-09-29Sold for $515,100$515,100
2025-09-08Deed — from MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. to REO ACQUISITION II LLC
2025-05-08Deed transfer (nominal price)
2025-04-24Deed — from DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. to MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC.
2025-04-16Deed transfer (nominal price)
2023
2023-09-11311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2023-09-11311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2023-09-11DOB complaint, category ?
2023-09-05311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2023-09-05311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2023-09-05DOB complaint, category ?
2023-09-05DOB complaint, category ?
2023-08-08Deed $100 — from JOHNSON, ESQ. AS REFEREE, AUTREY G to DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.$100
2023-07-17Sold for $100$100
2023-01-23311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2022
2022-11-18HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-07-18311: Harboring Bees/Wasps — Bees/Wasps - Not a beekeper
2022-03-17HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2021
2021-09-07DOB complaint, category ?
2021-07-12DOB complaint, category ?
2021-06-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-05-26311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2021-04-21HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2020
2020-08-03311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2019
2019-11-08HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2018
2018-01-10HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015
2015-12-15Deed $232,284 — from SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF to 158-11 96TH ST., LLC$232,284
2015-12-08Mortgage assigned — from MOREQUITY INC to DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC
2015-09-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-08-03311: Sanitation Condition — 22 Weeds
2015-07-23Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2015-07-14311: Rodent — Mouse Sighting
2010
2010-03-16Permit PL — ISSUED
2010-03-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2009
2009-09-14Job filed: INTERIOR DEMO IN ATTIC TO RESTORE BACK TO ITS LEGAL USE OF AN ATTIC. REMOVAL O F INTERIOR PARTITION ON 1ST FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2008
2008-09-16DOB complaint, category ?
2008-01-04City emergency repair (HWO): seal up all accessible openings at illegal attic apt.$60
2007
2007-12-16City emergency repair (HWO): seal all accessible openings at illegal attic apt.
2007-12-09City emergency repair (HWO): seal all accessible openings at illegal cellar apartment.$178
2007-10-30ECB Hazardous violation: OCCUPANCY IS CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS ATTIC USE CHANGED FROM STORAGE & ORDINARY USE TO AN APT PARTITI$800
2007-10-30DOB complaint, category ?
2007-10-26Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-10-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2007-10-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2007-10-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2007-10-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2007-10-17Tenant complaint: NONCONST — SMOKE DETECTOR
2007-10-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-06-13DOB complaint, category ?
2007-03-03DOB complaint, category ?
2006
2006-12-20DOB complaint, category ?
2006-12-09Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2006-11-06DOB complaint, category ?
2006-11-03Deed $426,972 — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to CENTENNIAL INSURANCE COMPANY$426,972
2006-10-03DOB complaint, category ?
2006-08-07DOB complaint, category ?
2006-07-27DOB complaint, category ?
2005
2005-05-24Mortgage assigned — from WILMINGTON FINANCE, A DIVISION OF AIG to MOREQUITY, INC.
2004
2004-09-30Mortgage satisfied — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to ''MERS'' MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIO
2004-04-20Mortgage $239,000 — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to WILMINGTON FINANCE$239,000
2002
2002-08-23Mortgage satisfied — from DEMARTINO, THOMAS to FIRST WEST MORTGAGEBANKERS LTD
2002-07-03Mortgage $226,400 — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to MERS$226,400
2002-07-03Deed — from DEMARTINO, THOMAS (IND) to DEMARTINO, JOSEPH (IND)
2002-07-03PAT — from DEMARTINO, JOSEPH to DEMARTINO, FRANK
1998
1998-01-27Mortgage assigned — from FIRST WEST MORTGAGEBANKERS, LTD to HOMESIDE LENDING, INC
1997
1997-10-24PAT — from CHASE, ELISSA to DESTEFANO, FRANK
1997-10-24Mortgage $192,000 — from DEMARTINO, THOMAS to FIRST WEST MORTGAGEBANKERS LTD$192,000
1997-10-24Deed — from DE STEFANO, FRANK (HEIR/DIST); FERRARA, JANET (HEIR/DIST); CHASE, ELISSA (HEIR/DIST); DE S to DE MARTINO, THOMAS

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