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21-23 Mott Avenue · Queens · BBL 4157090109 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

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

16 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Consumer Complaint (4) · Food Poisoning (3) · Animal (3) · Vendor Enforcement (1) · Illegal Parking (1) · Water System (1).

Filed construction activity

$168,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (9 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.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$899,000 $404,550
2026$928,000 $417,600
2027$960,000 $432,000

The city's market estimate has risen 7% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Ralphs's Coffee Shop & DinerLatin AmericanAMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

3 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (2 with three or more people sick) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

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

SubwayFar Rockaway-Mott Av — A · 200 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Mott Av / Redfern Av — Q114 · 200 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: Wave Preparatory Elementary School
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

21-23 Mott Avenue

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

16 311 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.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $400,000 on 1999-09-01 (lender: Greenpoint Mortgagecorp). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1999-09-01Mortgage $400,000 — from CHO & P PROPERTY CORP to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP $400,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201700202
201822419
2019333110
202050319
2021146112
202201111123
20230011112
2024075315
202511327
202600628
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The last 12 months — 8 records

DateRecord
2026-10-05Restaurant inspection: RALPHS'S COFFEE SHOP & DINER — grade A
2026-09-21311: Food Poisoning — 3 or More
2026-09-01311: Animal-Abuse — Neglected
2026-08-28311: Animal-Abuse — Other (complaint details)
2026-07-22311: Animal-Abuse — Tortured
2026-07-14311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2026-03-06Boiler inspection
2026-01-23311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-05Restaurant inspection: RALPHS'S COFFEE SHOP & DINER — grade A
2026-09-21311: Food Poisoning — 3 or More
2026-09-01311: Animal-Abuse — Neglected
2026-08-28311: Animal-Abuse — Other (complaint details)
2026-07-22311: Animal-Abuse — Tortured
2026-07-14311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2026-03-06Boiler inspection
2026-01-23311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025
2025-09-11311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-07-09311: Water Conservation — Illegal Use Of A Hydrant (CIN)
2025-07-09311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2025-06-12Boiler inspection
2025-04-29FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-04-17Restaurant inspection: RALPHS'S COFFEE SHOP & DINER — grade A
2025-04-16Job filed: Herewith filing an MS application to replace the two existing exhaust fans only located on the roof, as requested by the FDNY; the ductwork from the h$4,500
2024
2024-11-06Boiler inspection
2024-06-12311: Food Poisoning — 3 or More
2024-04-27311: Consumer Complaint — Restaurant
2024-04-24311: Consumer Complaint — Barber Shop, Beauty Salon, or Nail Salon
2024-04-23FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-04-23FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-04-23FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-04-23FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-04-23311: Consumer Complaint — Tobacco Sales
2024-04-02FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-04-02FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-04-02FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-03-18Restaurant inspection: RALPHS'S COFFEE SHOP & DINER — grade A · mice evidence
2024-03-06Boiler inspection — defects found
2024-02-29311: Consumer Complaint — Online or Mail Order
2023
2023-12-10311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2023-10-23311: Vendor Enforcement — Non-Food Vendor
2023-08-09311: Litter Basket Complaint — Overflowing
2023-08-09311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Residence
2023-08-09311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — No Private Carter
2023-08-09311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2023-07-18311: Consumer Complaint — Third-Party Food Delivery Service
2023-06-22311: Consumer Complaint — Restaurant
2023-06-21311: Consumer Complaint — Catering Establishment
2023-04-01311: Consumer Complaint — Other
2023-02-14311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2023-01-11Boiler inspection
2022
2022-11-28311: Food Establishment — Food Contains Foreign Object
2022-11-18FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-11-18FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-11-18FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-11-18FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-11-18FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022-11-04311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2022-11-01311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2022-10-29311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2022-09-23FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-09-23FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-09-23FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-09-19311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2022-09-14FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-09-14FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-09-14FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2022-09-13311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-09-12311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-08-14311: Bus Stop Shelter Placement — Relocation of Bus Stop Shelter
2022-07-10311: Drug Activity — Use Outside
2022-06-18311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2022-02-23Boiler inspection
2022-01-14311: Street Condition — Line/Marking - Faded
2021
2021-11-10311: Encampment — N/A
2021-09-07FDNY inspection (RISK)
2021-09-07FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2021-09-07FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2021-09-07FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2021-06-09311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2021-06-06311: Consumer Complaint — Other
2021-03-23311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2021-03-11311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2021-02-17Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2021-01-28Boiler inspection
2021-01-26311: Homeless Person Assistance
2020
2020-08-04311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2020-07-22311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-07-17Job filed: ON EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, FILING A PLUMBING APPLICATION TO INSTALL NEW GAS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHUT-OFF VALVE TO REPLACE EXISTI$25,000
2020-06-13311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-05-18Job filed: ON EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, FILING A PLUMBING APPLICATION TO INSTALL NEW GAS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHUT-OFF VALVE TO REPLACE EXISTI$25,000
2020-05-10Job filed: ON EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, FILING A PLUMBING APPLICATION TO INSTALL NEW GAS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHUT-OFF VALVE TO REPLACE EXISTI$25,000
2020-05-08Job filed: ON EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, FILING A PLUMBING APPLICATION TO INSTALL NEW GAS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHUT-OFF VALVE TO REPLACE EXISTI$25,000
2020-02-20Boiler inspection
2020-02-19Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2019
2019-11-27FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-11-18Job filed: ON EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, FILING A PLUMBING APPLICATION TO INSTALL NEW GAS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHUT-OFF VALVE TO REPLACE EXISTI$25,000
2019-10-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-06-18ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35308253R ISSUED ON 8/17/18 AND TO FILE A CERT.OF $1,250
2019-06-14311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2019-06-14DOB complaint, category ?
2019-02-27Permit PL — ISSUED
2019-02-26311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-02-22Boiler inspection
2019-02-05311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2018
2018-11-11311: Consumer Complaint — Overcharge
2018-11-11311: Consumer Complaint — Credit Card Limitations Not Posted
2018-09-10311: Homeless Person Assistance
2018-08-17ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO FILE A FINAL INSPECTION FOR COMPLETE WORK WITHIN 1 YEAR OF PERMIT EXPIRATION. ALT II, JOB #420578217 WHICH EXPIRED 06/2$1,250
2018-08-16DOB complaint, category ?
2018-08-15Boiler inspection
2018-06-13311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2018-05-14Job filed: ALT. TYPE II FOR MH WORK TYPE TO REPLACE EXIST. A/C UNIT WITH NEW AT ROOF, NEW EUP'S CARD TO BE OBTAINED; NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$15,000
2018-05-14Job filed: ALT. TYPE II FOR MH WORK TYPE TO REPLACE EXIST. A/C UNIT WITH NEW AT ROOF, NEW EUP'S CARD TO BE OBTAINED; NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$15,000
2017
2017-12-22311: Food Establishment — Food Contains Foreign Object
2017-03-23311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2016
2016-12-01311: Street Condition — Pothole
2016-11-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-11-03Job filed: ALT. TYPE II TO INSTALL NEW STEEL DUNNAGE AT ROOF AND RELOCATE EXIST. (2) A/C UNITS COMPRESSORS, NEW EUP'S CARD TO BE OBTAINED; NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRE$8,500
2016-11-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-10-25311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2016-04-28FDNY inspection (RISK)
2016-02-10311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2015
2015-01-06Mortgage satisfied — from CHO & P PROPERTY CORP. to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.
2015-01-06TL&R — from CHO & P PROPERTY CORP. to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC
2015-01-06TL&R — from CHO & P PROPERTY CORP. to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC
2015-01-06Mortgage satisfied — from CHO & P PROPERTY CORP. to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.
2014
2014-12-04311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-08-05311: Consumer Complaint — Unlicensed
2014-06-06FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-01-02311: Food Establishment — Kitchen/Food Prep Area
2013
2013-11-18311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2013-06-12311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-01-14311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2012
2012-10-31311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2012-06-22311: Building/Use — No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO
2012-06-22DOB complaint, category ?
2012-06-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-06-07Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2012-04-03Job filed: INSTALL NEW DUCT-WORK & HOOD IN AN EXIST. EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION$7,000
2012-04-03Job filed: INSTALL NEW DUCT-WORK & HOOD IN AN EXIST. EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION$7,000
2011
2011-11-16Job filed: INSTALL ANSUL SYSTEM ON 1ST FL. RESTAURANT. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$3,000
2011-11-16Job filed: INSTALL ANSUL SYSTEM ON 1ST FL. RESTAURANT. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$3,000
2011-02-27311: Sewer — Catch Basin Grating Missing (SA4)
2010
2010-06-18311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010-03-03311: Drinking — Underage - Licensed Est
2010-03-03311: Consumer Complaint — Prohibited Item Sale to Minor
2006
2006-12-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-12-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-11-28Job filed: REPLACEMENT OF A.C. UNIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND AN EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$12,500
2006-11-28Job filed: REPLACEMENT OF A.C. UNIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND AN EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$12,500
2006-11-28Job filed: REPLACEMENT OF A.C. UNIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND AN EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$12,500
2006-11-28Job filed: REPLACEMENT OF A.C. UNIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND AN EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$12,500
2003
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-07-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-07-03Job filed: Upgrade exist. fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.$2,000
2002-07-03Job filed: Upgrade exist. fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.$2,000
2002-06-11ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAINPLUMBING AND/OR APPURTENANCES NON-HAZARDOUS. UNPANED PARKING LOT HAS NO MEANS OF RETAINING STORM WASTE SO THIS $350
2002-04-25DOB complaint, category ?
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-08-09Permit AL — ISSUED
2000-06-13Job filed: NON-ILLUMINATED,NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSOR Y AWNING. READING 'MOTT AVENU LIQUOR & WINE'$2,000
2000-06-13Job filed: NON-ILLUMINATED,NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSOR Y AWNING. READING 'MOTT AVENU LIQUOR & WINE'$2,000
2000-06-13Job filed: NON-ILLUMINATED,NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSOR Y AWNING. READING "MOTT AVENU LIQUOR & WINE"$2,000
2000-03-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-11-29Permit EW — ISSUED
1999-11-22Permit EW — ISSUED
1999-09-10Permit EW — ISSUED
1999-09-01Deed — from 2321 MOTT AVENUE INC to CHO & P PROPERTY CORP
1999-09-01Mortgage $400,000 — from CHO & P PROPERTY CORP to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP$400,000
1999-09-01Mortgage assigned — from CHO & P PROPERTY CORP to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-11-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1982
1982-08-09Mortgage satisfied — from SALARC ASSOCIATES,INC. to KANN, SAMUEL
1980
1980-10-16Mortgage assigned — from MILLER SHIRLEY S KANN to SHIRLEY S KANN MILLER
1977
1977-02-17Deed — from HANDLER SARAH; HANDLER SAM to 2321 MOTT AVE INC
1971
1971-04-08Deed — from COOPER SALLY; COOPER JOSEPH to SARAH HANDLER; SAM HANDLER
1967
1967-07-18Deed — from SALARE ASSOCIATES INC to SALLY COOPER; JOSEPH D COOPER
1967-07-17Deed — from KANN SAMUEL to SALARE ASSOCIATES INC
1967-07-17Mortgage — from SALARE ASSOCIATES INC to SAMUEL KANN

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