970 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04111-0057Map
Owner of record: 970 Jamaica Ave LLC
970 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 970 Jamaica Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 190 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 190
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 163
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 190
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony, stack at north exterior wall
Mar 4, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at north exterior wall
Mar 4, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 1st story public hall all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at bathroom ceiling located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north 1 room at west wall located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all walls and ceiling at 1st story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all walls and ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at all story balconies, north stack at building north exterior wall
Mar 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective outlet north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes at south 2 window fire escape winow in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ,,, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ., in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 4th room from north at east, the private hallway , the bathroom , the kitchen , the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembbly at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar
Sep 29, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ...rooms created at cellar at cellar
Jul 16, 2014
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes .. at cellar
Jul 16, 2014
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at south & west walls in the private hallway located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 25
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & d.o.b records partitions erected creating rm @cellar north west.rm used for living.inadequatelight & ventilation.no 2nd means of egress.rem:discontinue illegal use
Jul 16, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,575 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,725 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4111 / 57
- Assessed value
- $365,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332720, last renewed Sep 6, 2024.
Questions about 970 Jamaica Avenue
Who owns 970 Jamaica Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 970 Jamaica Ave LLC.
Does 970 Jamaica Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 190 housing violations at this property.
Is 970 Jamaica Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 970 Jamaica Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 970 Jamaica Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.