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38 West 12 Road · Queens · BBL 4153170015 · 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, AEP9
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 90% 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 30. In ZIP 11693, 85% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% 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 violations9 total — 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 6 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2023-01-04.

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

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Missed Collection (1) · Noise (1) · Sewer (1) · General Construction/Plumbing (1).

Filed construction activity

$30,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (3 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. 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 (1925)
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 registered2024-03-05

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$435,000 $26,100
2026$409,000 $24,540
2027$433,000 $25,980

The city's market estimate has risen 0% 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.

In the city's stormwater flood map for a moderate storm at 2050 sea levels — not flagged today, but projected into the flood extent as sea levels rise.

1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2025 (1 in the last three years).

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

Getting around

SubwayBroad Channel — A S · 0.4 mi straight-line (about a 10-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Cross Bay Blvd / E 16 Rd — Q11 Q52-SBS Q53-SBS QM15 +2 more · 0.2 mi · Select Bus Service
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 047 Chris Galas
Middle: P.S. 047 Chris Galas. 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

38 West 12 Road

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

4 311 service requests 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: $185,000 on 2001-04-19 (lender: Alliance Mtge Banking Corp) (recorded via MERS). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2025-03-04Deed $215,000 — from MTGLQ INVESTORS LP to MAHONEY, LESLIE $215,000
2025-02-27Sold for $215,000 $215,000 $215,000
2001-04-19Mortgage $185,000 — from MCLOUGHLIN, MICHAEL to ALLIANCE MTGE BANKING CORP; (MERS NOMINEE) $185,000
2000-03-30Mortgage $45,000 — from MCCARTHY, RICHARD to NESBIT, MARIE $45,000

Ten-year activity

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2018
2019
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & money
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyTotal
201700011
201800033
201900101
202000000
202100101
202203508
20230018018
202400101
2025304411
202621104
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The last 12 months — 7 records

DateRecord
2026-10-09Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION
2026-09-04311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2026-09-04DOB complaint, category ?
2026-07-27Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-12-13311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2025-11-26HPD 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
2025-11-01Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-09Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION$10,000
2026-09-04311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2026-09-04DOB complaint, category ?
2026-07-27Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025
2025-12-13311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2025-11-26HPD 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
2025-11-01Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION$10,000
2025-08-29311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2025-06-16Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-06-10Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION$10,000
2025-05-15Deed — from MAHONEY, LESLIE to MAHONEY, REBECCA; MAHONEY, DAVID
2025-05-12Deed transfer (nominal price)
2025-03-07311: Missed Collection — Bulky Recycling
2025-03-04Deed $215,000 — from MTGLQ INVESTORS LP to MAHONEY, LESLIE$215,000
2025-02-27Sold for $215,000$215,000
2024
2024-12-05HPD 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
2023
2023-11-30HPD 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
2023-07-12311: Animal-Abuse — Neglected
2023-02-22City emergency repair (OMO): nyc hpd emergency operations division  essential service work at bathroom light fixture *will need mask, coverall sui$680
2023-02-21City emergency repair (OMO): provide single fuel drop with prime and start #2b-5 fuel fill tank. please report any problems immediately to esb fuel u$168
2023-01-26City emergency repair (OMO): nyc hpd emergency operations division - essential service work ******* heat and hot water related****** at basement: #2 $1,800
2023-01-25City emergency repair (OMO): provide single fuel drop with prime and start #2b-5 fuel fill tank. please report any problems immediately to esb fuel u$195
2023-01-12City emergency repair (OMO): nyc hpd emergency operations division - ''essential service work'' ''urgent heat and hot water - contractor must begin w$5,985
2023-01-11City emergency repair (OMO): provide single fuel drop with prime and start #2b-5 fuel fill tank. please report any problems immediately to esb fuel u$183
2023-01-04HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH,
2023-01-04HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER AT OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st ST
2023-01-04HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRCIAL WIRES AT SOUTH WALL I
2023-01-04HPD class B: § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATH TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY
2023-01-04HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OIL BOILER LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH
2023-01-04HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT
2023-01-04HPD class C: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH
2023-01-04HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH
2023-01-04HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVERS FOR OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES AT SOUTH AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH
2023-01-04HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN T
2022
2022-12-30Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BOILER
2022-11-30DOB complaint, category ?
2022-11-25ECB CLASS - 1 violation: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 3 REAR PATIO DECK SAGGING/LEANING OUTWARD TOWARD BACK YARD WATER FRONT. FURTHER INSPEC
2022-11-21HPD 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
2022-09-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2022-09-13DOB complaint, category ?
2022-04-26311: Unsanitary Animal Pvt Property — Cat
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
2021-04-21HPD 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
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
2018-09-06Mortgage assigned — from THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPATION to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA
2018-03-12Deed $500 — from COHEN, ESQ., DAVID to MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P.$500
2018-02-06Sold for $500$500
2017
2017-07-07Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION to MTGLQ INVESTORS LP
2016
2016-05-14311: Water System — Possible Water Main Break (Use Comments) (WA1)
2015
2015-10-08311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2015-03-25Mortgage assigned — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
2014
2014-10-07311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2014-06-23311: Animal Abuse — Other (complaint details)
2014-04-29SAGE — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2006
2006-09-11Mortgage assigned — from ALLIANCE MORTGAGE BANKING CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2001
2001-06-15Deed — from MCCARTHY, RICHARD to MCLOUGHLIN, MICHAEL
2001-04-19Mortgage $185,000 — from MCLOUGHLIN, MICHAEL to ALLIANCE MTGE BANKING CORP; (MERS NOMINEE)$185,000
2001-04-19Mortgage satisfied — from MCCARTHY, RICHARD to NESBIT, MARIE
2000
2000-03-30Mortgage $45,000 — from MCCARTHY, RICHARD to NESBIT, MARIE$45,000
2000-03-30Deed — from NESBIT, MARIE to MCCARTHY, RICHARD
2000-03-30PAT — from NESBIT, MARIE to RUNIN, MICHAEL
1987
1987-04-10Deed — from NESBIT, MARIE; CITY OF NEW YORK to NESBIT, ROBERT D.

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