68-10 Forest Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03483-0021Map
Owner of record: Handanovic Harry
68-10 Forest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Handanovic Harry. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 15 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 254
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- 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
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.
Jun 12, 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 - 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.
Nov 27, 2023
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 29, 2023
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 - 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 - 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
Dec 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 21, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Nov 1, 2019
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.
Oct 24, 2018
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.
Dec 5, 2017
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.
Nov 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective west window glass upper sash in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable locking device at west window at fire escape in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 door from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 4A
Open — Certification postponment denied - 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 1b, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet base in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, apartment at west
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 29, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted no ara filed with the dept to correct ecb nov 34506545j at cellar level removed water and waste line for shower in bathroom and residential sink in kitchen area also removed gas
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dept. of building records indicates premises to be legally approved for a 17) family. now premises converted
Jan 14, 2006 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level premises installed water and waste lines for a 3) piece bathroom (toilet, sink, shower) and residential sink at kitchen. installed gas line for gas stove at
Jan 14, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legal approved # of families bldg dept. records indicate residence legally approved for occupancy by 17 families. residence now altered for occupancy by 18 fami
Oct 29, 2001 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: in cellar (rear) erected full height partitions creating 4 rooms. also installed water, waste and gas linefor 3 pc bathroom(shower) and full kitchen w/gas stove. also noted ful
Oct 29, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 14, 2018 · Apt BA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 20, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 20, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 20, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 20, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 20, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,046 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 3483 / 21
- Assessed value
- $672,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #411764, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 68-10 Forest Avenue
Who owns 68-10 Forest Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Handanovic Harry.
Does 68-10 Forest Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 68-10 Forest Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 68-10 Forest Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 68-10 Forest Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.