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69-20 Forest Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03475-0024Map

Owner of record: 690 East New York Ave. LLC

69-20 Forest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 690 East New York Ave. LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
53

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 58

  • 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 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening self locking push bar at bulkhead stairs door leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 3rd story

    Jan 30, 2025

    Open — 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.

    Apr 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate #233834 at sro at unit ''a'' date posted and mailed : july13, 2023. effective date : july 14, 2023 in the 5th room from north located at apt, 3rd story

    Jul 13, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 3, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 3, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window at west wall bottom sash balances in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 10 square feet in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at northwest 2 room ( occupied by jan skrzypczak ) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at north 3 room ( occupied by john doe ) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at northwest 1 room ( occupied by antoni szypulski ) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eyes capable being pad locked at gate from rear yard to street

    Jul 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front vestibule door not self closing. hinges need more tension at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at stair bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3 a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3 A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Jul 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at north 5 room ( occupied by kamil gerenda ) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at north 4 room ( occupied by john doe ) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. at public hall stairs

    Nov 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 3FL

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    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.

    Mar 4, 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 15, 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 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 15 sq. ft. at the north wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story original violation 13777109 issued 21-aug-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 21, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 15 sq. ft. at the north wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit; noted at 3rd floor level apt of premises, installed a full height partition on the living room of apt sub diving the apt in two spaces creating a front and rear sections., obtain all perm

    Sep 19, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted; at time of inspection observed at 3rd floor level apt , rear bedroom doors with ke

    Sep 19, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records; legal 3 family dwelling know converted into 4 families by creating an sro at 3fl rear level room next to rear entrance door (room c). observed bed, f

    Sep 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of building records.class a apartment illegally converted in total of 5 sro units.full community bathroom and kitchen present.rem:discontinue illegal

    Jul 2, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of building records.class a apartment illegally converted into a total of 5 srounits at 3rd story-apartment#3.full community kitchen and bathroom pre

    Jul 2, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt ROOM3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt ROOM3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt ROOM3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt ROOM3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 25, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 14, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 23, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,690 ft²
Lot area
1,841 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3475 / 24
Assessed value
$78,000
Landmark / historic district
Central Ridgewood Historic District

HPD registration #401012, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 69-20 Forest Avenue

Who owns 69-20 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 690 East New York Ave. LLC.

Does 69-20 Forest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 69-20 Forest 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 69-20 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 69-20 Forest Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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