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68-38 Forest Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03484-0010Map

Owner of record: 68-38 Forest LLC

68-38 Forest Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 68-38 Forest LLC. HPD has recorded 151 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2023. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
151
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
71

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 27, 2023

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 · 151

  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front drop ladder is obstructed by the store awning at fire escape

    Oct 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 13, 2021

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at north, the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tiles at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective watercloset tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective at electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    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

    Aug 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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) north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective water closet porcelain tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wash/basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling throughout entire at cellar

    Feb 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room pad locked 1st story public hall

    Dec 5, 2016

    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 1st story public hall

    Dec 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at 2nd window from east at south in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 40000161274n0001 in accordance with rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for lo

    Sep 27, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work doesn't conform to approved construction docs. &/or approved amendments. noted: a meter room constructed in cellar,2 elevator shaft room in cellar but plan shows only 1. 3 staircase from cellar to sidewalk

    Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: noted: apt #3l bedrm's ceiling came down (approx 5'-0 x 4'-0) due to roof leak. remedy: repair roof/ ceiling.

    Mar 21, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records cellar changed from storage and oridirary use to an apartment partitioons erected and kitchen and bath facilitie

    Aug 24, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 9, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 3R

    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 (S9)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
6,672 ft²
Lot area
2,426 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3484 / 10
Assessed value
$742,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #404097, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 68-38 Forest Avenue

Who owns 68-38 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 68-38 Forest LLC.

Does 68-38 Forest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 151 housing violations at this property.

Is 68-38 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 68-38 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68-38 Forest Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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