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68-18 Garfield Avenue

Queens, NY 11377BBL 4-02425-0033Map

Owner of record: Kfg Realty Group LLC

68-18 Garfield Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2018 in Queens, 11377. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kfg Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2008. 9 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
34
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 26, 2008

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 · 9

  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower stall/ water closet and washbasin intact contrary to d.o.b.record. at cellar

    Aug 26, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of water closet and washbasin intact in the southroom on the first floor contrary to d.o.b. record located at apt 2, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. locked gates in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit three seperate occupied rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated locking mechanism at front door entrance to building

    Jul 31, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Construction other optional

    Boro commissioner has issued a stop work order for # 421229548 due to superintendent withdrawal

    Jul 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Bc has issued letter of intent to revoke permit # 421229548

    Feb 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 28, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 28, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 5, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 5, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 34

  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurpose noted:@3fapt have been converted to transient shortform rentalfor <30 w/o host present.booked thru airbnb.com for 2guest discont ill

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use@apt3f discont illegal occupancy

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1.27-542.repair &or replace lighting

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.lack of required# of means of egress for every fl per bc1018.1(2008code);27-366,bc1027.7(2014code) for transient use@3f discont illegal occupancy.

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work against a stop work order @the time of inspection of a 3 sty new building under const i observed 2 stop work order in the bis system. astop work order was issued on 12/24/19 with violations 3545657x & 75y

    Jan 13, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3307.2=dot permit note:at the time of my inspection of a 3 story new buidling i observed work been done at exposure 1&2 blocking sidewlak pedestrians have to wlak in the road causing danger to public renew dob

    Dec 24, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3309.10/protection of roofs.note:at the time of my inspection of active jobsite i observed construction work in progress at approximately 40'above ground level.i also observed that there was no roof protectio

    Aug 14, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to institute and maintain safety equipment measures and temporary construction-overhead protection-noted:at time of my inspection ofan active jobsite i observed construction work in progress at approxim

    Aug 14, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at time of inspection, observed an erected wooden construction fence apprx 32 x 120 feet. fence is not straight. some boards are pushing

    Feb 22, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or properly post permit for work on premises. at time of inspection observed that dob permits are not posted on constructionfence or door. permit #421229548, exp 02/01/19.rmdy: post/properly pos

    Feb 22, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. at time of inspection observed non active construction site at foundation stage. pswo in place since 9-15-16 to (berm) exp#3 & 4 upto ground elevation immediate

    Feb 15, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not constructed pursuant to sub-section.noted: @front and left side of site, construction fence leaning, not secured properly.rem:repair and/or replace fence.

    Oct 23, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to immediately notify the dept of an accident at construction site. noted at time of inspection and due to excavation work performedat construction, contractor has damage the adjoining property (68-16

    Sep 15, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.noted at time of inspection contractor did not perform und erpining work as per drawings at adjacent property.68-16 garfield ave

    Sep 15, 2016 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3304.4.4 failure to provide 3'6inch guardrail around open &accessible side of excavation @the time of inspection no guardrails were providedaround the acessible aides of excavation &where the new foundation was

    Jul 27, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation. at the time of inspection,it was observed that there was about 10feet excavation w/o proper protection at the sides. noted: workers were working inside the

    Jul 11, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at the time of inspection it was observed that the g.c. failed to installed support of excavation(soe)pile at exp#2 in which the

    Jul 11, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide notification for demo noticed @ time of inspection demo of 1 story structure complete no notification for demo provided.rem provide notification for demo.

    Dec 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residentail district:noted @ exp2(southyard)running commercial business storage of commercial box trucks(2)& wholesale of bamboo plants & planters @ exp4(northside) used as storage for cons/bldg

    Aug 9, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    23-44 fence @ exp #1,#2,#4(front right,left side)exceed the permitted height of 4th fence is 6ft in height.rem:conform to zoning requirements.

    Aug 9, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit:noted @ expodure #1,#4 having(2)curb cuts(1)@ each exp & create parking pad for(2)commercial trucks @ left side yard erected metal frame awning @ exp#4 approx 18ft x 6ft affixed to brick facad

    Aug 9, 2014 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit:noted,@ exposure#3,#4 erected(1)story horizontal extension @ rear side of premises(wood framed)approx 7ftwx 12ftl,sheeting siding not complete,full stop work order issued pursuant to 28-207 &

    Aug 9, 2014 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Vio of parking regulations in a residential district:noted:@ exp #2 observed(2)white box trucks commercial vehicles being stored/parked in an r4-general residence district.rem:conform to parking regulations.

    Aug 9, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. violating condition noted: a commercial vehicle (white box truck) was parked in the left side yard of premises. premises located in a r4-general res

    Mar 29, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior of building walls or appurtenances. at rear of premises,defect noted: stairs to cellar 8 steps missing handrails. remedy: repair and/or replace defects.

    Jul 1, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept record. illegal occupancy noted:cellar & first fl legal one family dwelling now converted entire bldg into a real estae office with workstations,waiting & confer

    Jun 20, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #57363. illegal occupancy noted: 1st fl legal dwelling now converted to a real estate office. cellar ordinary use also converted to real estate office/conference

    Mar 1, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in resid. distr. noted: 1st fl converted to a real estate office in an r4 distr. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Mar 1, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to dept of bldgs records. d.o.b records job #400706090 indicate extension of existing single family no change in room count, no change in egress or occupancy or use. noted job was signed off

    Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district. at 1st flr residence is used asrealty office, with secreatary at front desk, table and chairs. cubicle with computers and personell. r4 section, is used for residential on

    Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to c of o. upon insp. entire (1)one story house now being used as realestate (name) grand centirion realty c of o #57363 issued 9/28/37 states/family house residental. entire structureno used

    Oct 26, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to dept of bldg records. d.o.b records indicate premises to be a 1 family residence. bldg in now being used as a realty company. "real estate company" offices, conference rooms,reception desk

    Sep 30, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential destrict illegal use is parking storage of 3 motor vehicles on yd driveway under trees on premise at time of inspection remedy discontinue illegal use of premises

    Aug 24, 1995 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failing to maintain defects are 1-perimete fence is broken,defective leaning out of p;umb missing sections 2-there are 6 mattersses house hold garbage bails of wood pipes & other misc debris throughout entire l

    Aug 4, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 30, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 30, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
2018
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,395 ft²
Lot area
3,840 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
402
Council district
26
Block / lot
2425 / 33
Assessed value
$504,450
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 68-18 Garfield Avenue

Who owns 68-18 Garfield Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kfg Realty Group LLC.

Does 68-18 Garfield Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 68-18 Garfield 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 68-18 Garfield Avenue built?

City records list 2018 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68-18 Garfield Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.