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
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 · 9
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.