Flushing
One of the largest Chinatowns outside Asia with exceptional food.
Flushing Building Violation Profile
Measured from HPD violations and 311 complaints filed in the 12 months to September 2026, matched to this area's buildings. Use it to set expectations before you sign or hire.
Rodent complaints ran 4.9 per 1,000 apartments, below the citywide 8.8.
Heat and hot water complaints in Flushing ran 78.9 per 1,000 apartments over that year, below the citywide 125.7.
The median Flushing apartment building went up in 1987, 12% of apartments sit in buildings from before 1940 (citywide 45.8%), and 13.5% are in buildings of five floors or fewer (citywide 37.1%).
Most common HPD issues in Flushing
HPD issued 16.2 violations per 100 apartments in Flushing over the 12 months to September 2026, below the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 5.6 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 47.4% of buildings recorded none.
Area figures describe 970 buildings holding 29,539 apartments, so check the specific address before you sign: one building's record can sit far from its neighborhood's average.
What the Records Show in Flushing
Buildings in Flushing averaged 16.2 HPD violations per 100 apartments over the 12 months to September 2026, below the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 5.6 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 47.4% of buildings recorded none at all.
| Measure | Flushing | Citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment buildings | 970 | 172,071 |
| Apartments | 29,539 | 2,846,490 |
| HPD violations per 100 apartments | 16.2 | 30.1 |
| Class C (immediately hazardous) per 100 | 5.6 | 9.2 |
| Buildings with no violations | 47.4% | 45.3% |
| Apartments in pre-1940 buildings | 12% | 45.8% |
| Apartments in buildings of 5 floors or fewer | 13.5% | 37.1% |
| Median year built | 1987 | n/a |
Figures cover buildings with three or more apartments in Flushing-Willets Point, using HPD violations inspected in the 12 months to September 2026 and city lot records. Citywide figures use the same method. Search a specific address for that building’s own record.
Building Grades in Flushing
970 apartment buildings in Flushing were scored on October 8, 2026. 21.9% graded D or F, close to the citywide 19.8%, and 64% graded A against 65.8% citywide. The average score was 79.6 out of 100.
Lowest-Scoring Buildings in Flushing
| # | Building | Grade | Score | Open Class C | Open Class B | Open HPD cases | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 142-15 Cherry Avenue11355 · 20 apartments · built 2011 | F | 0 | 109 | 35 | 0 | Vacate order28 heat complaints |
| 2 | 132-20 Sanford Avenue11355 · 8 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 13 | 31 | 0 | none |
| 3 | 140-70 Ash Avenue11355 · 47 apartments · built 1932 | F | 0 | 77 | 119 | 1 | 55 heat complaints |
| 4 | 140-71 Ash Avenue11355 · 48 apartments · built 1920 | F | 0 | 84 | 84 | 1 | AEP |
| 5 | 142-28 38 Avenue11354 · 23 apartments · built 2007 | F | 0 | 34 | 18 | 0 | Vacate order9 heat complaints |
| 6 | 31-22 Union Street11354 · 20 apartments · built 2006 | F | 0 | 17 | 48 | 0 | none |
| 7 | 134-04 35 Avenue11354 · 20 apartments · built 1915 | F | 0 | 15 | 42 | 0 | 7 heat complaints |
| 8 | 139-09 34 Road11354 · 54 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 33 | 101 | 0 | 23 heat complaints |
| 9 | 140-65 Beech Avenue11355 · 101 apartments · built 1959 | F | 0 | 73 | 144 | 1 | 8 heat complaints |
| 10 | 140-14 Cherry Avenue11355 · 12 apartments · built 2005 | F | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 | none |
Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Flushing
194 buildings here were billed the rent-stabilization fee for 9,197 apartments on the 2024 property tax bill. Among buildings billed in both years, the count fell 1.8% from 2018 to 2024. Check whether a specific building is on the list with the rent-stabilization checker.
| Building | Stabilized units 2018 | Stabilized units 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136-42 Maple Avenue11355 | 67 | 46 | -21 |
| 43-43 Ash Avenue11355 | 35 | 22 | -13 |
| 33-26 Union Street11354 | 10 | 1 | -9 |
| 132-54 Pople Avenue11355 | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| 42-55 Colden Street11355 | 43 | 36 | -7 |
Scores use the formula on the methodology page, applied to every lot with three or more apartments; the table ranks buildings with six or more. Stabilized unit counts are building totals from the DOF tax bill, compiled by nycdb, and say nothing about any individual apartment. See the most distressed buildings in the borough.
Services in Flushing
Each service page is tailored to Flushing’s building stock and common violation patterns.
Violation-Linked Repairs
For when Flushing buildings already have open violations
Pre-Lease & Investigation
Audit a Flushing building before you commit
Move-In Essentials
For after you’ve checked the building
Building Stock & Character
Mixed - apartments, condos, houses, new developments
Bustling, incredible food, diverse Asian communities, busy
7 train terminus, LIRR (Port Washington branch)
Far from Manhattan (end of 7), very crowded downtown