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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 51

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock assemblies at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 21, 2024

    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 near mailboxes at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 1, 2019

    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 = 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
  • 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., 1st story

    Apr 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • 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; located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • 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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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

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

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.