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14-29 Pearl Street · Queens · BBL 4156570044 · 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, AEP10
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 93% 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 33.3. In ZIP 11691, 77% of residential buildings hold an A and 8% 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

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

1 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 1).

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

What 311 hears from this address

No 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

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 (1905)
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)PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTTATE CORP
Head officerFARHAD BASAL
Managing agentPLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP
Last registered2025-06-12

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$307,000 $18,420
2026$368,000 $22,080
2027$392,000 $23,520

The city's market estimate has risen 28% 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 only under the extreme-storm scenario (3.66 in/hr cloudburst with 2080 sea levels) — an Ida-scale event.

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

SubwayFar Rockaway-Mott Av — A · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 12-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 104 The Bays Water
Middle: 53, 319. 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

14-29 Pearl 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

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 PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP. — 23 buildings, 39 units. Grades across the portfolio: A2 · B4 · C11 · D5 · F1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
1961 Fulton Street BK8 B
146-29 Tuskegee Airmen Way QN3 D
114-63 203 Street QN2 B
3-01 Seagirt Avenue QN2 D
109-18 Merrick Boulevard QN2 C
168-12 Foch Boulevard QN2 F
115-03 Bedell Street QN2 B
949 East 221 Street BX2 D
177-37 106 Road QN2 A
94-08 Linden Boulevard QN1 C
14-29 Pearl Street QN1 C
125-18 Francis Lewis Blvd QN1 C
444 Beach 44 Street QN1 D
146-52 105 Avenue QN1 C
216-24 115 Terrace QN1 C
25-04 Brookhaven Avenue QN1 C
327 Beach 73 Street QN1 C
111-48 156 Street QN1 C
176-36 Sunbury Road QN1 C
126-03 116 Avenue QN1 A
40-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd QN1 D
174-20 110 Avenue QN1 B
133-44 118 Street QN1 C

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $692,230 on 2026-05-13 (recorded via MERS, the industry registry; the lender is not named on the record). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2026-05-13Mortgage $692,230 — from PAUL, LYSNA; PAUL, NAROMIE to MERS $692,230
2026-05-13Deed $710,000 — from PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP. to PAUL, NAROMIE; PAUL, LYSNA $710,000
2026-04-27Sold for $710,000 $710,000 $710,000
2023-10-26Deed $275,000 — from DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY to PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP. $275,000
2023-06-19Sold for $275,000 $275,000 $275,000
2020-01-02Deed $874,082 — from LITWACK, LAWRENCE M to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS $874,082
2019-12-24Sold for $874,082 $874,082 $874,082
2007-04-02Deed $476,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS INC to MERENINI, MARTIN $476,000
2007-04-02Mortgage $380,800 — from MERENINI, MARTIN to MERS $380,800
2007-04-02Mortgage $95,200 — from MERENINI, MARTIN to MERS $95,200
2007-01-24Deed $250,000 — from JANE D. MASON; WILLIAM PILKINGTON; WILLIAM JOSEPH PILKINGTON to TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC. $250,000
2007-01-24Agreement $250,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC. to WEINSTEIN, YUVAL $250,000
2007-01-24Mortgage $50,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC. to WEINSTEIN, YUVAL $50,000
2007-01-24SPRD $200,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC. to WEINSTEIN, YUVAL $200,000
2004-01-09Mortgage $29,413 — from PILKINGTON, WILLIAM to THE CITY OF NEW YORK ACTING THROUGH ITS $29,413

Ten-year activity

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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyTotal
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20191214
20200112
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20230347
20240101
20250202
20260033
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2026-05-13Mortgage $692,230 — from PAUL, LYSNA; PAUL, NAROMIE to MERS
2026-05-13Deed $710,000 — from PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP. to PAUL, NAROMIE; PAUL, LYSNA
2026-04-27Sold for $710,000

The full timeline

2026
2026-05-13Mortgage $692,230 — from PAUL, LYSNA; PAUL, NAROMIE to MERS$692,230
2026-05-13Deed $710,000 — from PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP. to PAUL, NAROMIE; PAUL, LYSNA$710,000
2026-04-27Sold for $710,000$710,000
2025
2025-04-17Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-04-17HPD class B: (B) 27-2141(C) HMC: ORDER TO REPAIR/VACATE ORDER MUST REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE ORDER IS RESCINDED. A COPY FOR POSTING CAN BE FOU
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
2023-10-26PAT — from DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY to PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2023-10-26Deed $275,000 — from DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY to PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP.$275,000
2023-09-11311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2023-08-31Eviction executed
2023-06-19Sold for $275,000$275,000
2023-02-14JUDG — from DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST; LOPEZ, LUIS O
2022
2022-12-20City emergency repair (HWO): hpd emergency operations service work provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings in the entire apartment lo$249
2022-12-13HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE TEMPORARY SEAL-UP FOR ALL ACCESSIBLE OPENINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
2022-12-09Vacate order: Habitability (1 units)
2022-12-08HPD class I: § 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMP
2022-12-01HPD class C: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-12-01HPD class C: § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-12-01HPD class C: § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BUILDING
2022-12-01HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WALL AT REAR IN THE BATH
2022-12-01HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FECES AND GARBAGE THROUGHOUT FLOORS
2022-11-25311: ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
2022-11-25Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
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
2022-11-17311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2022-11-07HPD class C: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT PVH, 1st STORY, 1
2022-11-07HPD class C: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT AP
2022-11-04311: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2022-11-04311: ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
2022-11-04311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2022-11-04311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-11-04Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2022-11-04Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
2022-11-04Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
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
2020
2020-08-11311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2020-01-02Deed $874,082 — from LITWACK, LAWRENCE M to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS$874,082
2019
2019-12-24Sold for $874,082$874,082
2019-10-17311: Homeless Encampment — N/A
2019-10-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building - Vacant, Open And Unguarded
2019-10-17DOB complaint, category ?
2016
2016-02-25DOB violation UB:
2016-02-24311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building - Vacant, Open And Unguarded
2016-02-24DOB complaint, category ?
2015
2015-06-23311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building - Vacant, Open And Unguarded
2015-06-23DOB complaint, category ?
2015-06-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building - Vacant, Open And Unguarded
2015-06-13DOB complaint, category ?
2015-06-06311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2015-06-06Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2012
2012-12-27311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building - Vacant, Open And Unguarded
2012-12-27DOB complaint, category ?
2012-11-17311: Water System — Excessive Water In Basement (WEFB)
2012-04-05Mortgage assigned — from MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK FSB to OF THE HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-B; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS ; TRUST
2009
2009-09-15ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO CORRECT ECB#34777089J CLASS "A" APT AT CELLAR, NO RECORD OF CORRECTION WITH DOB. RE$12,000
2009-08-28Mortgage assigned — from MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; INDYMAC BANK FSB to ONEWEST BANK FSB
2009-05-05DOB complaint, category ?
2009-04-28DOB complaint, category ?
2009-04-24City emergency repair (OMO): lipa provide electricity to building public areas and heating plant/hot water heater
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 2 violation: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. D.O.B. RECORDS INDICATES PREM$1,200
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATED 3 ROOMS. INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR 3P$1,600
2009-04-23DOB complaint, category ?
2009-04-22Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-04-22Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-22Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-04-22HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DISCONTINUE USED OF ILLEGAL ROOMING UNITS IN THE ENTIRE BUILDING WHICH IS CONTRARY T
2009-04-22HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRIC SERVICE THROUGHOUT BUILDING TURN -OFF BY LIPA FOR $4.166.27.ON ONE IN BU
2009-04-22HPD class B: § 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT ON THE ENTIRE 2ND. FLOOR
2009-04-22ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING. AT FRONT ENTRANCE AN AWNING APPROX 5'LONG X 3'WIDE IS HANGING DOWN FROM LEFT SIDE. AWNING IS MADE OF$500
2009-04-22ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FLR & 2ND FLR LEVEL ERECTED FULLHEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATED 4 ROOMS ON EACH FLR. INSTALLED WAT$800
2009-04-22ECB CLASS - 1 violation: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. D.O.B. RECORDS INDICATES PREM$27,400
2009-04-21City emergency repair (HWO): seal all accessible opening to illegal cellar apartment. remove all work related debris.$234
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-04-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-09Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-09Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009-04-01HPD litigation: Heat and Hot Water
2009-03-27HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE CEILING IN THE 1st BEDROOM 3 FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATE
2009-03-27HPD class I: § 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMP
2009-03-26Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — SHOWER-STALL
2009-03-26Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2009-03-26Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2009-03-26Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2009-03-17City emergency repair (OMO): make all necessary repairs to #2 oil boiler to restore to proper working condition. note: contractor must contact h.p.d.$575
2009-03-13Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
2009-03-13Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-03-13Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2009-03-13Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-03-13Tenant complaint: CONSTRUCTION — ROOF
2009-03-10City emergency repair (OMO): provide single fuel drop with prime and start #2 fuel fill tank. please report any problems immediately to esb fuel unit$338
2009-03-05HPD class B: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY
2009-03-05HPD class A: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL - IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st
2009-03-05HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY
2009-03-05HPD class B: § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WATE
2009-03-05HPD class B: § 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT - IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY
2009-03-05HPD class B: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEA
2009-03-05ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS. CELLAR CHANGED FROM STORAGE AND ORDINARY USE TO AN APT. PARTITION$12,000
2009-03-05DOB complaint, category ?
2009-03-01Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2009-03-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-03-01Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
2009-03-01Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2009-03-01Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-03-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-02-23Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-02-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-02-23Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-02-19Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-01-14Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007
2007-04-24Mortgage satisfied — from PILKINGTON, WILLIAM to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2007-04-02Deed $476,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS INC to MERENINI, MARTIN$476,000
2007-04-02Mortgage $380,800 — from MERENINI, MARTIN to MERS$380,800
2007-04-02Mortgage $95,200 — from MERENINI, MARTIN to MERS$95,200
2007-01-24Deed $250,000 — from JANE D. MASON; WILLIAM PILKINGTON; WILLIAM JOSEPH PILKINGTON to TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC.$250,000
2007-01-24Agreement $250,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC. to WEINSTEIN, YUVAL$250,000
2007-01-24Mortgage $50,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC. to WEINSTEIN, YUVAL$50,000
2007-01-24SPRD $200,000 — from TECHNICAL TOOLS, INC. to WEINSTEIN, YUVAL$200,000
2006
2006-12-13DOB complaint, category ?
2005
2005-09-15DOB complaint, category ?
2004
2004-01-09Mortgage $29,413 — from PILKINGTON, WILLIAM to THE CITY OF NEW YORK ACTING THROUGH ITS $29,413
1977
1977-02-24Deed — from WALDRON DOROTHY HEIRS; SULLIVAN MAURICE E HEIRS; ENSLEY MARJORIE HEIRS; SULLIVAN JANE HEIR to WILLIAM PILKINGTON

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