144-20 38 Avenue
Queens, NY 11354BBL 4-05024-0019Map
Owner of record: Jc Flushing LLC
144-20 38 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1969 in Queens, 11354. It has 71 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Jc Flushing LLC. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 71 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 140
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 247
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 140
- ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at cellar
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit door at entrance in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective stopper at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door . basement story at public hall
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door at west wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 6th story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door at west wall leading to fire stairs at public hall, 6th story
Jan 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 5th story balcony at 1st stack from west at north at fire escape
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at cellar
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 2nd fire door leading to laundry room at south wall at public hall, cellar entrance story.
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 1st fire door leading to laundry room at south wall at public hall, cellar entrance story.
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door leading to public hall, cellar entrance story.
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock assemblies at vestibule door leading to public hall, cellar entrance story.
Oct 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative bell/buzzer/intercom system from vestibule to apartment, in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
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 in the entire apartment located at apt 4k, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 4K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4k, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 4K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall
Jul 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at basement
Mar 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing rock under door to east yard
Sep 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges firedoor leading to staircase center section of lobby , 1st story
Aug 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges .. in the entrance located at apt l9, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt L9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''a-j''
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing drop ladder concrete pad north 1 stack building front at fire escape
Jun 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''a-j''
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor in the kitchen located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''basement''
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt l1, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''basement''
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective linoleum tile at floor in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt l1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt l1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt L1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance fire door from public hall leading to trash room at public hall
Mar 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door leading to fire stairs at basement entrance story at public hall
Mar 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 26
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2005
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p4701
Sep 25, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p4701
Oct 27, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p4701
Feb 13, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Class 1 :the elevator in building out of service. upon inspection, the device is found to be out-of-service. remedy: restore to service immediately, and contact nycdob through [email protected]. for
Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #913068.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 2, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
05a10,100m07,59bb07,05e01,39d07. 05a10-restrictor is not operative. this is safety device to ensure elevator safety; 100m07-anti spin dev ice missing provide; 59bb07-brake maintenance provide; 05e01-on the
Apr 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb05.
Oct 18, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11x10,55y13,55o02,85b05,86bb05.11x-in car phone.
Sep 20, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
58i10/55o2/84x10/17h11/10h11/66o2/.58-i-10-greenfield for brake wiringdamaged-exposed brake wiring.55-o-2-clean dirty machine,dirt,oil,metalfiling.84-x-10-phone in cab is inoperative.17-h-11-hoistway door gibs
May 3, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
58#11,55o02,38o02.second offense 58#11-repair(greenfield)coming off brake exposed wiring.55o02-clean machine of oil & metal filing off of bedplate & fl.38o02-clean car top of dirt,debris,dirty rags etc.second o
Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Filing a false certification w/the nyc dob pursuant to section 26-126.2,respondent filed a certificate of correction for nov #38158128x on 12/1/06.an inspection made on 1/17/07 which resulted in the issuance of
Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction w/the nyc dob for notice of violation #38158178x.remedy:correct violating condition & file a cer
Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
58#11,05a01,39m07,38o02,55o02. (58-#-11)replace brake greenfield, expored brake wiring, second offensive. (05-a-01)adjust car door, door slamed closed. (39-m-07)machine rm missing emergency contact info,service
Sep 11, 2006 · Penalty $880
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
43-h-10,58-#-11,59-q-03,38-o-02,55-o-02,51-o-02/(43-h-10) traction sheave is worn. (58-#-11) greenfield coming off brake handibox in walk exposed brake wiring. (59-q-03) light guard missing from machine room li
Mar 14, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,11q,39h. 39 eliminate slioins of hoist cables.
May 5, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m, 08v, 11q, 01l, 46l 01 toggle switch
Jun 24, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,14l
Sep 28, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m;35l;36m;36l;08v;57o; 14.plastic and set secrew and post cop of certificate in frame. 35.replace broken glass to windows. 36.repair door locks,provide pull handles.
Feb 4, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt L4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt L4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt L4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 4K
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1969
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 71
- Building area
- 62,367 ft²
- Lot area
- 26,493 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 5024 / 19
- Assessed value
- $3,810,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #420969, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.
Questions about 144-20 38 Avenue
Who owns 144-20 38 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jc Flushing LLC.
Does 144-20 38 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.
Is 144-20 38 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 71 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 71 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 144-20 38 Avenue built?
City records list 1969 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 144-20 38 Avenue?
It has 71 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.