Queens County, NY HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)

Queens condo owners pay monthly common charges calculated by their common interest percentage under the declaration, plus real estate taxes billed separately. Co-op shareholders pay maintenance that bundles the underlying mortgage, property taxes, operating costs, and reserves, calculated by share count per the proprietary lease. Boards adopt an annual budget following bylaws procedures and may levy special assessments for capital projects (Local Law 11 facade work, elevator modernization, boiler replacement are common triggers in Queens mid-rise buildings). NY RPL 339-z creates a lien for unpaid condo common charges that can be foreclosed in the same manner as a mortgage. Under co-op proprietary leases and NY RPAPL 711, failure to pay maintenance is grounds for eviction through Housing Court summary nonpayment proceedings; the co-op can also cancel the shares and sell them. Late fees, interest, and legal fees are recoverable if authorized by governing documents. Queens buildings subject to Local Law 11 facade inspections often issue substantial special assessments on a 5-year cycle.