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
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 · 58
- 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 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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
Jul 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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
Jul 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Jul 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Jul 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jul 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. at public hall stairs
Nov 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 4, 2022
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.
Mar 4, 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 15, 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 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.