72-08 Forest Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03576-0033Map
Owner of record: Cheung, Siu Fung
72-08 Forest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cheung, Siu Fung. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 33
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 51
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
May 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17888197 issued 12-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower window sash at 1st window at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock assemblies at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jun 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 near mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Jun 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building vestibule door leading to public hall , 1st story
Jun 21, 2024
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, 2024
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 - 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.
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.
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; missing at bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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., 1st story
Apr 15, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing iv-1 frame vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jan 5, 2001
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #440155323 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Oct 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
5 boilers, 5 hotwater heaters, 5 meter bars and related hot/cold water lines and gas piping installed in the cellar without a permit remedy: obtain a permit
Nov 13, 2014
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Work without a permit. on 11/13/14 at 10:30am during physical inspection i observed 5 williamson boilers, 5 h.o. smith hotwater heaters, 5 meter bars & related hot/cold water lines & gas piping installed in the
Nov 13, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in residential district: illegal from (2) family house converted in multiple apartment as a sro single room occupancy in resident district. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Dec 30, 1996 · Penalty $475
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3576 / 33
- Assessed value
- $353,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #407915, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 72-08 Forest Avenue
Who owns 72-08 Forest Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheung, Siu Fung.
Does 72-08 Forest Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 72-08 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 72-08 Forest Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72-08 Forest Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.