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70-02 Forest Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03476-0011Map

Owner of record: Viorel Fera, Trustee

70-02 Forest Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Viorel Fera, Trustee. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
79
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
16 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 · 79

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at 2nd window from westat north in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 2L

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of explosed electrical wires at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate heat riser pipe in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock installed on security gate leading to public hall 1st story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 7, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony 1st stack from east at north building front at fire escape

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective pilot light gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash of window in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 30 sqaure feet ceiling north south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cables west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate heat riser pipe in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate heat riser pipe in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17402036 issued 06-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony north stack building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Nov 6, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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

    Nov 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit atoi - observed split ac unit connected to electrical disconnect box installed to provide power to split ac unit at 1st floor level @ exposure #4 without permit filed with the dept split a

    Aug 23, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. noted: at side of building enclosed opening parking space by erecting roof with beams attach to building & adjacent building with corrugated roof, metal rear wall with windows, & panel ab

    Feb 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2M

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,940 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
C4-3A
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3476 / 11
Assessed value
$533,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #402980, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.

Questions about 70-02 Forest Avenue

Who owns 70-02 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Viorel Fera, Trustee.

Does 70-02 Forest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.

Is 70-02 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 70-02 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 70-02 Forest Avenue?

It has 6 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.