This is 108-52 54th Avenue. What to say about this site? The project, whatever it was, has been abandoned for years. How many? Not sure. There were never any permits.
I checked aerial shots going back to 1996 and the site looked this way back then as well.
You'd think the DOB would do something more than just issue "failure to maintain" summonses to an owner that probably doesn't even exist anymore.
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What exactly would the DOB do to a "long abandoned" lot? It's abandoned, because no one wants it anymore, for any purpose, right?
If there's something built on it, the DOB is responsible for overseeing its condition. If it neeeds cleanup, they can get DOH or DSNY involved. If its truly abandoned, the city can claim it and sell it.
This is a stalled construction project? The city has a re-use program, allowing temporary community gardens... I believe Parks can point you in the right direction. Bear in mind this is actually happening NOW in Manhattan - don't let them screw Queens out of a good idea (as usual)
If the taxes are being paid, technically is not "abandoned". The city can clean it up and assess the owner. if the taxes are not being paid, then the city should seize the property and clean it up.
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