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Elmhurst

One of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the United States and a dense condo market shaped by Chinese, Latino, and South Asian community ownership patterns. The building stock is a wide mix; HPD registration and DOB compliance data are uneven because so many small operators are involved.

ZIP Codes 11373
Typical Price Range $300K – $900K
Subway Access 7, E, F, M, R trains; Roosevelt Avenue & Queens Boulevard

Building Stock

Dense mix of 4–6 story prewar walk-ups, postwar elevator buildings along Queens Boulevard and Broadway, and 2000s–2020s new-construction condos clustered around 90th Street, Whitney Avenue, and Britton Avenue. Smaller 1- and 2-family-to-condo conversions are common.

Active Managing Agents

The most common managing agents operating in Elmhurst include:

See our full managing agent directory for violation records, portfolio size, and composite performance scores.

Key Issues to Watch For

  • Many small operators manage Elmhurst condos; HPD registration compliance is uneven — always verify current status before bidding.
  • Some sponsor-controlled buildings hold outsized sponsor-unit inventory; verify the sponsor's remaining ownership and voting impact before signing.
  • Queens Boulevard frontage carries traffic-noise and curb-cut considerations that affect long-term carrying costs (sidewalk repair, lobby maintenance).
  • Recent immigrant boards sometimes operate with informal documentation; ask for translated minutes and offering-plan certifications, and confirm they match the originals.

Local Law 11 / FISP Exposure

FISP compliance is required for buildings over 6 stories; Elmhurst's mid-rise inventory has historically lagged on filing timeliness. Pull each BIN's exact filing history rather than relying on the marketing summary.

For a complete explanation of how Local Law 11 compliance — and non-compliance — affects your carrying costs, read our full LL11 briefing.

Elmhurst at a Glance

9 Buildings audited of ~158 condo/co-ops in area (5.7%)
85 HPD Class C violations Immediately hazardous, across audited buildings
418 HPD violations (all classes) A, B, and C combined
932 311 complaints Resident-filed across audited buildings

Aggregate counts roll up only the buildings we have audited so far. Coverage expands as we score more buildings.

Highest-Risk Buildings in Elmhurst

Ranked by composite risk score (HPD violations weighted by severity + 311 complaints + ECB fines + HPD litigation). Click any building for the full forensic profile.

# Address Managing Agent HPD-C Total Viol. 311 Risk Score
1 42-22 Ketcham Street FirstService Residential 77 318 492 9,318
2 84-25 Elmhurst Avenue AKAM Associates 9 58 279 2,507
3 86-15 Broadway FirstService Residential 0 4 40 535
4 85-28 Grand Avenue FirstService Residential 2 11 5 347
5 94-05 46 Avenue FirstService Residential 0 19 94 321
6 89-30 43 Avenue FirstService Residential 0 5 11 178
7 89-36 43 Avenue FirstService Residential 0 5 10 152
8 87-21 Elmhurst Avenue FirstService Residential 0 4 17 82
9 89-28 43 Avenue FirstService Residential 0 4 2 71

Managing Agents Operating in Elmhurst

Ranked by number of audited buildings under management. From HPD Registration filings.

  1. FirstService Residential 8 buildings
  2. AKAM Associates 1 building

Your Elected Representatives

NYC condo & co-op governance reform happens in Albany and at City Hall. These are the lawmakers covering this neighborhood.

NY Assembly District 30 Steven Raga
NY State Senate District 12 Michael Gianaris
NYC Council District 30 Phil Wong
US Congress District NY-6 Grace Meng

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Before You Sign a Contract

  1. Pull the building's record — use our building search to get HPD violations, DOB complaints, managing agent history, and composite risk.
  2. Read the full offering plan and last three annual financial statements — don't accept a summary.
  3. Check the reserve fund — benchmarks vary by building age and size, but thin reserves are the canary for upcoming special assessments.
  4. Ask about upcoming capital projects — facade, elevator, lobby, roof, mechanical — and pin down the budget.
  5. Verify the tax abatement status — if 421-a or another abatement is expiring, model the reset on your carrying costs 5 and 10 years out.
  6. Search NYSCEF for active litigation — against the board, the managing agent, or the sponsor LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmhurst a good place to buy a condo or co-op?

Elmhurst can be a good buy, but only with building-specific due diligence. One of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the United States and a dense condo market shaped by Chinese, Latino, and South Asian community ownership patterns. The building stock is a wide mix; HPD registration and DOB compliance data are uneven because so many small operators are involved. Use our building search to pull the specific property's violation record, managing agent history, and risk score before you commit.

What managing agents operate in Elmhurst?

Major managing agents active in Elmhurst include AKAM Associates, Impact Management, FirstService Residential, Argo Real Estate. Each has a different portfolio size, service tier, and violation track record — check each one's profile on our managing agent directory before bidding on a building managed by any of them.

What are the most common issues in Elmhurst buildings?

Many small operators manage Elmhurst condos; HPD registration compliance is uneven — always verify current status before bidding. Some sponsor-controlled buildings hold outsized sponsor-unit inventory; verify the sponsor's remaining ownership and voting impact before signing. For the full list of risks to verify before signing a contract, read the main neighborhood briefing above.

How does Local Law 11 / FISP affect Elmhurst buildings?

FISP compliance is required for buildings over 6 stories; Elmhurst's mid-rise inventory has historically lagged on filing timeliness. Pull each BIN's exact filing history rather than relying on the marketing summary. Our full LL11 guide explains what to look for in any facade report: condoscoopsnyc.org/issues/local-law-11-cost-opacity/

Related Resources

This guide is a due-diligence briefing — not a lifestyle review. For building-specific data (violations, managing agent, litigation history), use our building search. Have a Elmhurst story to share? Tell us what happened.