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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 190

  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes .. at cellar

    Jul 16, 2014

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.