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68-41 Forest Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03505-0045Map

Owner of record: Vecchio, Roger D

68-41 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 Vecchio, Roger D. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 3 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 2025

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 · 28

  • 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

    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.

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening self lockable panic bar installed at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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

    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.

    Mar 4, 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.

    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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding bolt with eye arranged to be padlocked in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    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. 1wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 ceiiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 3L

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling and west wall at bulkhead public hall

    Jun 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant west wall at bulkhead public hall

    Jun 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at bulkhead public hall

    Jun 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 27, 2017

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Jan 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at or near mailboxes at 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak bathroom ceiling 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Aug 3, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock to entrance door 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Aug 3, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Noted: at exposure 1 (front) and 4 (right) above the 1st fl level, observed the green and yellow awning for the grocery store has been removed and replaced by 2 metal signs approximately 20' x 3' & 14' x 3 with

    Sep 1, 2021

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : erected enclosure attached to building with cement block approx : 4'w x 9'l x 7,5'ht. with one ,etal front door ( 4'w x 6'ht ) and pad lock. remedy : obtian permit if feasible or

    Oct 18, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records. cellar at center use changed from storage and ordinary use into an apt. partitions erected with kitchen and bathroo

    Sep 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted. erected partition wall throughout cellar creating 7 rooms with full kitchen and bathroom. c.o.# 30313 & coq # 214178. remedy: obtain approval and permit if feasible or restore

    Jul 7, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted (1) partition walls erected throughout cellar creating class 'b' rooms. (2) drop ceiling erected throughout with no black iron rods and metal clips. remedy: obtain a permit if f

    Dec 4, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occuapncy contrary to that allowed by building department records from a legal cellar for storage to illegal class 'b' rooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend cofo.

    Dec 4, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Piping installed improperly in that piping is connected to fresh air inlet. remedy: install piping properly. use or installation of plumbing materials which do not conform to rs-16 in that soft copper tube used

    May 12, 1993 · Penalty $1,100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 2B

    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
6,619 ft²
Lot area
2,987 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3505 / 45
Assessed value
$577,800
Landmark / historic district
Central Ridgewood Historic District

HPD registration #413248, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 68-41 Forest Avenue

Who owns 68-41 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vecchio, Roger D.

Does 68-41 Forest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 68-41 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 68-41 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68-41 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.