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62-89 Forest Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03492-0007Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

62-89 Forest Avenue is a school building built in 1909 in Queens, 11385. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
50
HPD complaints
0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 8

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 1, 1998

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 1, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 1, 1998

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 1, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 50

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compiant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at first floor level auditorium 2 place emergency exit light is not operatio

    Mar 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted interior doors missing closers at 4th fl room #410, multipurpose room and 3rd fl stair e. at 1st fl, exit 11, 13, 2, 14 and staircase a smoke doors a

    Feb 26, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted auditorium exit #10 exterior door gets stuck on frame, difficult to open w/o excessive force and not properly self-closing. remedy: repair/replace door.

    Feb 26, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35665595m exit door not self closing.noted exterior exit doors#1,7,9 & 10 not self closing.additionally exit 7 & 10 doors have instaled push bars with key cylinder hardware.in located position at the ti

    Mar 7, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted fireproof self closing interior doors not closing/working properly at 4th fl stair c,f & rm 410.at 3rd fl stair f & e.at 2nd fl stair c & rm 211.at 1s

    Mar 7, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at cellar level electrical & gas meter rooms,water penetration through concrete ceiling slab.rem:repair and/or replace.

    Mar 7, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissued#3564401m exit door not self-closing exit door at ground level#1,7 & 15 not self-closing.also staircase c 4 floor e 3rd floor & 2nd c rem:repair/replace door.

    Jan 30, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.observed at ground level exit door#1,7,&15 are not self-closing properly.also at 4th floor stair c door.3rd floorstair e door and 2nd floor stair c door are not closing due to excessi

    Feb 17, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection. at 3rd fl near staircase"c"1 exit door is not self closing properly at the time of inspection. at 1st fl in lunch room 2 doors,exit 5 & exit 6 this

    Aug 22, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At 1st fl lunch room,light no-15 1 place 2 lights & 1st fl light no-181 place 2 lights existing emergency lights are not operational when tested. at the time of inspection. remedy: repair/replace lighting.

    Aug 22, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: 1-at bulkhead(s) 2- at staircase(s) h,g,k and l; spaulding and cracked/missing masonry. rmdy: comply with code.

    Jul 3, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 5th fl, at rms 401 and 404; at forest ave side, water leak causing water damage; rmdy: comply with code.

    Jul 3, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: broken window(s) at kitchen, cafeteria and gym. rmdy: comply with code.

    Jul 3, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardwae per bc 1008.1.8;27-37(j).noted at the roof bulkhead door both doors locks were keyed locks from the inside and manual from

    Jul 21, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.notic on 1st fl across from stairway f storage rm has gas equipment,stored lawn mower(3)snow blower(3)weed wacker and(2)gas trimmers as per fc 313.rem:remove ga

    Jul 21, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain. excessive combustibles in fire corridor, exit 2 vestibule, 2nd & 4th floor adjacent to stairway "e" with boxes, debris, supplies & decorative art work protruding from wall. remedy: remove

    Feb 7, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35028811x. failure to maintain exterior. the roof and/or exterior wall has become porous allowing rainwater to enter stairway a/b ceiling. remedy: water proof roof and/or exterior wall.

    Feb 7, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Roof leak. @stairway a/b, the roof has become porous allowing rainwater to enter stairway ceiling. rem: waterproof roof.

    Jul 31, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Doors not closing. @stairway e, 1st floor & 4th floor, doors missing door closers. remedy: replace door closers.

    Jul 31, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 34854852k the plaster on the wall is spalling located at stairg on the 4th floor lvl rem; repair and/or replace plaster on stair g

    Apr 21, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 34854853m work w/o a permit noted air conditioner split unit installed in cellar lvl and operating at time of insp creating high temperture w/o proper ventilation rem: obtain proper permits or restore t

    Apr 21, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 34861836x exterior foundation has become porous and allowing rain water into the bldg causing interior damages at the south side in the boiler room at cellar lvl rem: water proof foundation wall

    Apr 21, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.noted:water seepage into boiler room along southwall.rem:maintain bldg-stop water penetration

    May 20, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted:reissue nov 34657735z air conditioning split unit installed in storage room-bsmt-unit is type that belongs on exterior of bldg.rem:obtain permit & relocate unit to exterior or remove uni

    May 20, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner noted:in roof 404 above window & staircase g 4th flr wall spalding plaster as a result of water penetration.rem:maintain bldg repair &/or replace spalding pla

    May 20, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenaces noted:water penetration into 4th flr walls @ following locations rooms 404 above window & staircase g 4th floor wall.rem:maintain bldg-repair &/or replace

    May 20, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit noted: a/c unit installed in storage room in basement unit is an outdoor unit. no permits on file for unit. remedy: obtain permit and relocate to outside or remove unit.

    Jun 16, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain; no waterproofing by basement level exterior wall behind electrical room, water penetrating through bricks flooding electrical room. remedy: waterproof wall.

    Apr 29, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Defective door checks noted at 1st fl stair g, 3rd fl stair e, and 1stfl auditorium right of stage vestibule door hitting floor. remedy: repair/replace.

    Apr 29, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    27-127 failure to maintain no fresh air intake provided @ basement storage rm new compressor installed causing rm to heat up rem: install fai (fresh air intake)

    Apr 29, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Re-issue 34592028p. 4th fl stairwell exit 2 white porcelain wall tile near window has a vertical crack approx 10' long. remedy: repair/replace tiles.

    Apr 29, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue # 34508785h 4th fl stairwell exit 2 white porcelan wall tile near window has a vertical crack approx. 10' long.remedy repair/replacetiles.

    Aug 1, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue: #34475074n. 4th flr stairwell exit 2 white porcelain wall tiel near window has a vertical crack approx. 10 ft long. remedy: place tiles.

    Mar 31, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reissue: # 34482051x. exit passageway or corridor required width decreased by obstruction. noted: 2nd flr corridor blocked by tv/stand, 2 carts with fax machines & 3 cars. 1st flr auditorium stage exits both si

    Mar 31, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defects noted:rear entry 60 street concrete step riser has a hole below agrasive metal tread.also noted:yard on 60 street side concrete stair wall is cracked & spalling.remedy:maintain step

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.defect noted:basement electrical switch gear room,forest avenue side wall has water damage.remedy:maintain wall.make repairs.

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor required width decreased by obstruction.noted:second floor corridor blocked by tv on stand,2 carts with fax machines on top,3 carts & 35 boxes.first floor auditorium stage exits:leaf

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect noted: fourth floor classroom 407 entry door is loose and not closing properly. remedy:maintain door. make repairs or replace door.

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: fourth floor exit 2 stairwellwhite porcelain wall tiles have a vertical crack approx. 10 feet long.remedy:maintain wall. make repairs.

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: fourth floor classroom ceilings 406 & 408 have holes from previous ceiling lighting. remedy:maintain ceiling. make repairs.

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: roof bulkheads at exit 3 & 4 and exit 9 & 10 plaster walls have water damage. remedy:maintain wall.make all necessary repairs.

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect noted: fourth floor classroom 457 has a roof leak. remedy:maintain roof, make all necessary repairs.

    May 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit lights on floor 2nd,3rd 4th and stairs.failure to provide emergency power to exit lights on floors 2nd,3rd,4th and stairs.remedy:provide emrgency power exit.

    Mar 20, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall defect is crack and bulging bricks on exterior face of chimney.rem:make safe do all repairs immediately.

    Jan 12, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building damaged ceilings in rooms 402,309, and 210 cracked walls inn 316 and 207.rtemedy:repair immediately.

    Jan 12, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain damaged flooring in roomm 315 (trip hazard).remedyrepair immediately.

    Jan 12, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maitain defect is:(a)some windows defective/inoperable(b)atexterior,doors defective interior doors leaning away from hinges(c)throughout bldg,corridor tiles broken & lifting(asbestos type)remedy:main

    Apr 10, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate house keeping. noted side walk shed is being used to store debries and various typals of construction equipment maintain adquate house keeping.

    Feb 24, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. at front facade at nw small section of decorative masonary brickshelf chipped & missing. at front facade at sw at ground level corner section/section of brickwork missing mortar.

    Dec 1, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Approx 4'x6' plywood side enclosure of sidewalk shed missing at front (center) street side. entire side enclosure (plywood) missing at front-inside section of shed facing front facade of school-entire leng

    Dec 1, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
School building (W1)
Year built
1909
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
90,000 ft²
Lot area
36,600 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3492 / 7
Assessed value
$3,960,000
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 62-89 Forest Avenue

Who owns 62-89 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 62-89 Forest Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 62-89 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 62-89 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

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