996 Cypress Avenue is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 4035510063, located in QN, built in 1927, 15 residential units, 21 open DOB/HPD violation signals, $16,250 in unpaid OATH fines, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.
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Annual property tax estimated at ~$86,777 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Most recent mortgage: $320,548 from DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS in 2024 (+5 more on Financials)· ACRIS
Building Details
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Building Area
15,744 sf
Commercial Area
3,936 sf
Zoning
M1-4D
Basement
0
Land Use
Mixed Residential & Commercial
Registered Owner
Arcturus Realty LLC
Rent Regulation
Yes · 15 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
15 residential units and 1 commercial space.
How tall is this building?
4 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1927.
How big is the lot?
5,222 sq ft (70.83 ft × 104.46 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C7 — Walk-up apt.
How many buildings are on this lot?
2 buildings on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Elevated Risk
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
20 / 100
Safety
Moderate activity — typical urban
64 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via Halsey St (L)
~3 min subway
Compliance · 10-year history
Violation timeline
DOB · HPD · OATH
201620182020202220242026
Active17Resolved with debt0Resolved33Hover any dot for detail
Violations & maintenance history
HPD · DOB · OATH — 17 open, 36 resolved
Open Issues — 17
Minor
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panels at building front entrance door , 1st story
§ 27-2005 HMC
HPD · Filed Aug 2025 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
HPD · Filed Aug 2025 · Open
Critical
Responding to a light complaint. Unsafe conditions observed with the sidewalk shed installed around the building. Upon checking department records. Shed permit expired on 7/09/2025.
OATH · Filed Aug 2025 · Open
Critical
At time of inspection in response to complaint I observed underside of sidewalk shed a not illuminated as per 3307.6.4.8. This creates a hazardous condition for public walking underneath while dark and not bein
OATH · Filed Aug 2025 · Open
Critical
§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 and 27-2056.8 ADM code - certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment
Apt 4D · 4th floor · 1st apartment from west at north
HPD · Filed Sep 2023 · Open ·
Resolved History — 36 (showing 3)
Closed
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door.
HPD · Filed Sep 2025 · Closed
Closed
(a) § HMC: file annual bedbug report in accordance with HPD rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on HPD s website, www. NYC. Gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
HPD · Filed Jun 2025 · Closed
Closed
§ 27-2043.1 HMC install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. Wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0;
Apt 4D · 4th floor · 1st apartment from west at north
HPD · Filed Apr 2025 · Closed ·
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