Kew Gardens
Nearby:
- Richmond Hill
- Briarwood - Jamaica Hill
- Forest Hills
- Queens
- Precinct 102
- Precinct 107
- Precinct 112
- Precinct 113
- Queens CB 6
- Queens CB 9
- Queens CB 8
- 11418
- 11435
- 11375
- 11415
Latest news in Kew Gardens
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Building permit actions
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83-42 Abingdon Road, Queens
Permit application initiated for exam for alteration to property
Permit action taken September 13, 2008.
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125-05 84 Avenue, Queens
Permit application approved by DOB exam for alteration to property
Permit action taken September 10, 2008.
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115-25 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Permit application approved for alteration to property
Permit action taken September 10, 2008.
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119-49 Union Turnpike, Queens
Permit application disapproved by DOB for alteration to property
Permit action taken September 5, 2008.
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135-29 Kew Gardens Road, Queens
Permit application disapproved by DOB for alteration to property
Permit action taken August 14, 2008.
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Building violations issued
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122-05 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, QUEENS
34631248X: Construction violation issued
Severity: High Violation #34631248X issued on February 11, 2008.
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118-40 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, QUEENS
38180948M: Elevator violation issued
Severity: Moderate Violation #38180948M issued on February 6, 2008.
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87-30 136 STREET, QUEENS
34625102M: Construction violation issued
Severity: Moderate Violation #34625102M issued on January 31, 2008.
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85-36 124 STREET, QUEENS
34630943N: Construction violation issued
Severity: High Violation #34630943N issued on January 30, 2008.
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85-36 124 STREET, QUEENS
34630942L: Quality of life violation issued
Severity: High Violation #34630942L issued on January 30, 2008.
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Building violations resolved
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116-24 GROSVENOR LANE, QUEENS
34475976M: Site safety violation resolved
Resolved on February 7, 2026.
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118-40 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, QUEENS
38180948M: Elevator violation resolved
Resolved on February 28, 2008.
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123-30 83 AVENUE, QUEENS
34550155M: Local law violation resolved
Resolved on February 11, 2008.
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123-30 83 AVENUE, QUEENS
34548667N: Local law violation resolved
Resolved on February 11, 2008.
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123-30 83 AVENUE, QUEENS
34550155M: Local law violation resolved
Resolved on February 11, 2008.
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Crime reports
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Precinct 102
42 crimes reported in Precinct 102
Week of October 6, 2008: 8 robberies, 9 felony assaults, 9 burglaries, 11 grand larcenies, 5 grand larcenies (auto).
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Precinct 103
42 crimes reported in Precinct 103
Week of October 6, 2008: 2 murders, 1 rape, 10 robberies, 3 felony assaults, 4 burglaries, 20 grand larcenies, 2 grand larcenies (auto).
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Precinct 107
34 crimes reported in Precinct 107
Week of October 6, 2008: 7 robberies, 1 felony assault, 7 burglaries, 11 grand larcenies, 8 grand larcenies (auto).
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Precinct 112
21 crimes reported in Precinct 112
Week of October 6, 2008: 1 robbery, 2 burglaries, 13 grand larcenies, 5 grand larcenies (auto).
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Precinct 102
30 crimes reported in Precinct 102
Week of September 29, 2008: 1 rape, 5 robberies, 4 felony assaults, 6 burglaries, 9 grand larcenies, 5 grand larcenies (auto).
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Graffiti cleaned
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118-01 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Graffiti cleaned up at 118-01 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Cleanup completed on July 31, 2008.
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87-06 136th St, Queens
Graffiti cleaned up at 87-06 136th St, Queens
Cleanup completed on May 27, 2008.
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87-07 136 St, Queens
Graffiti cleaned up at 87-07 136 St, Queens
Cleanup completed on May 15, 2008.
- More graffiti cleaned in the area…
Graffiti cleanup requests
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118-01 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Graffiti reported at 118-01 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Waiver authorizing cleanup received on July 10, 2008.
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87-07 136 St, Queens
Graffiti reported at 87-07 136 St, Queens
Waiver authorizing cleanup received on February 15, 2008.
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87-06 136th St, Queens
Graffiti reported at 87-06 136th St, Queens
Waiver authorizing cleanup received on September 13, 2007.
- More graffiti cleanup requests in the area…
Liquor licenses
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118 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Application for Sigma Six Ny Inc
Active Filed on October 1, 2008.
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125 84th Road, Queens
Application for Gulnaz Enterprises Inc
Active Filed on August 14, 2008.
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125 84th Road, Queens
Application for Gulnaz Enterprises Inc
Pending Filed on August 14, 2008.
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118 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Application for Sigma Six Ny Inc
Pending Filed on June 3, 2008.
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118 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
Application for Sigma Six Ny Inc
Active Filed on June 3, 2008.
- More liquor licenses in the area…
Lost and found postings
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Richmond Hill
Lost Female Chow Mix on 7/11 got out of yard-overweight (Richmond Hill)
Lost Female Chow Mix on 7/11 got out of yard-overweight (Richmond Hill)
Posted to Craigslist on July 14, 2008.
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Jamaica
Black Burton Laptop bag w/Dell Laptop (East Village)
Had a black Burton "Demand" messenger bag with work laptop inside -- taken from me...
Posted to Craigslist on July 13, 2008.
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Jamaica
Has anyone found Gizmo? (Jamaica, Queens)
We are still trying to find Gizmo ... please, if you see him ... e-mail...
Posted to Craigslist on July 12, 2008.
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Richmond Hill
Lost Dog my Silky Terrier (Richmond Hill, Queens)
Please Call: (917) 494-5283 or (646) 388-2302 Location: Richmond Hill, Queens...
Posted to Craigslist on July 2, 2008.
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Jamaica
SHANAI WILLS- of Jamaica Queens wallet Found!!! INTACT (Union Square)
Wallet found intact. Appears to have been dropped but not raided. Found on 13th by...
Posted to Craigslist on June 28, 2008.
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News articles
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Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue
Kew Gardens: A Tower Rises, and Old Friendships Grow Cold
Pasta Lovers is also the name of a family-style Italian restaurant, decorated with pink tablecloth and a pink tile floor, Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. On the sign, the “o” in “Lovers” is a red heart.
Published by New York Times on September 19, 2008.
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Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens: A Tower Rises, and Old Friendships Grow Cold
A PROPOSED 20-story hotel and apartment building in Kew Gardens, Queens, has come to be known among some of its opponents as the Pasta Lovers Hotel, though it is yet to be built or even named. Many of those critics live in an eight-story co-op building that would lie in the hotel’s shadow.
Published by New York Times on September 19, 2008.
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Jamaica
Queens Father Killed In Street Shooting
Mike Stith, a father of three with another on the way, was with some friends on a Jamaica street early Saturday when the shooter appeared.
Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 14, 2008.
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Jamaica
HOSP PROBED AMID QUEENS POL SCANDAL
The state launched the probe in May after The Post reported that MediSys - the parent company of Jamaica, Flushing and Brookdale hospitals - was padding the pockets of top execs without disclosing the pay as required.
Published by New York Post on September 14, 2008.
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Jamaica
Queens Dad Killed In Street Shooting
\A Queens man was killed after a masked shooter came out from behind a car and fired off a series of bullets. Mike Stith, a father of three with another on the way, was with some friends on a Jamaica street early Saturday when the shooter appeared.
Published by WNBC on September 14, 2008.
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Photos
Property sales
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116-09 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens
116-09 Metropolitan Avenue sold for $565,000
Building class category: Two family homes. Sold on August 13, 2008.
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115-25 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens
115-25 Metropolitan Avenue, 115 transferred ownership with no cash consideration
Building class category: Coops - elevator apartments. Sold on August 7, 2008.
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115-19 Curzon Road, Queens
115-19 Curzon Road transferred ownership with no cash consideration
Building class category: One family homes. Sold on July 25, 2008.
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118-11 84th Avenue, Queens
118-11 84th Avenue, 510 sold for $228,000
Building class category: Coops - elevator apartments. Sold on July 22, 2008.
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83-33 Austin Street, Queens
83-33 Austin Street, 3M transferred ownership with no cash consideration
Building class category: Coops - elevator apartments. Sold on July 9, 2008.
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Real estate listings
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123-40 83rd Ave
123-40 83rd Ave listed on Trulia for $259,000
Listed on October 11, 2008.
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83-33 Austin St
83-33 Austin St listed on Trulia for $279,000
Listed on October 1, 2008.
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125-10 Queens Blvd
125-10 Queens Blvd #520 listed on Trulia for $169,000
Listed on September 23, 2008.
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125-10 Queens Blvd
125-10 Queens Blvd #1424 listed on Trulia for $205,000
Listed on September 9, 2008.
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83-44 Lefferts Blvd
83-44 Lefferts Blvd listed on Trulia for $324,990
Listed on August 17, 2008.
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Restaurant inspections
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151-01 82 STREET, QUEENS
LINDENWOOD DELI & FOOD MARKET inspected: 18 violation points
Violation points: 18 Inspected on September 24, 2008.
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118-01 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, QUEENS
ARON'S SWEETS 'N' MORE inspected: 3 violation points
Violation points: 3 Inspected on September 17, 2008.
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116-02 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, QUEENS
DUNKIN' DONUTS inspected: 15 violation points
Violation points: 15 Inspected on September 13, 2008.
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116-09 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, QUEENS
WING LUNK inspected: 21 violation points
Violation points: 21 Inspected on September 13, 2008.
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120-35 83 AVENUE, QUEENS
MAZOL CORP inspected: 26 violation points
Violation points: 26 Inspected on May 29, 2008.
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Sign permit actions
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151-44 82 Street, Queens
Permit application approved for an illuminated business sign
December 18, 2006
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151-44 82 Street, Queens
Permit application approved for an unilluminated business sign
December 18, 2006
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116-34 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens
Permit application approved by DOB exam for an illuminated business sign
August 18, 2006
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116-34 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens
Permit application approved by DOB exam for an unilluminated business sign
August 18, 2006
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116-34 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens
Permit application approved by DOB exam for an unilluminated business sign
August 18, 2006
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