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65-17 Forest Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03497-0006Map

Owner of record: 6517 Forest Ave LLC

65-17 Forest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 6517 Forest Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 19 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 30

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling. 2 sq ft at east wall, 2 sqft at south wall and 2 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling. 2 sq ft at east wall, 2 sqft at south wall and 2 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14671956 issued 14-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 12 sq ft at ceiling, south wall, west wall, east wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14627873 issued 14-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appx 4 sq ft at north wall, east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appx 4 sq ft at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appx 4 sq ft at north wall, east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14482319 issued 04-aug-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appx 4 sq ft at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14482327 issued 04-aug-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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
  • 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 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 27, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work after hours without a variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5- aprox 2 workers commencing after hour construction activities without after hour variance.stop all after hour construction activities.remedy:

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit(s)- work noted:at 2nd floor kitchen area removed plumbing waste line - electrical - new outlets-switches and light boxes w/new bx throughout apt.remedy:obtain all required permits.

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. department of buildings records indicate residence to be a four family. residence now altered for occuoancy a

    Dec 18, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted at cellar level created calss "a" apartment with living area with gas stove. legal four family converted to an

    Dec 18, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
5
Building area
3,250 ft²
Lot area
2,802 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3497 / 6
Assessed value
$373,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #412498, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 65-17 Forest Avenue

Who owns 65-17 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 6517 Forest Ave LLC.

Does 65-17 Forest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 65-17 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 65-17 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 65-17 Forest Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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