85-13 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08859-0025Map

Owner of record: 8513 Jamaica Associates

85-13 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11421. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 8513 Jamaica Associates. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2013. 4 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 18
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 25

What to know

Concern

4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Feb 6, 2013

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 · 17

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color plaster ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash counter balance at windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash counter balance at windows in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding west wall and ceramic tiles at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 1fl, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the debris at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 18

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boiler boiler optional
6 safety valve not opening completely
Apr 27, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 1

Hazardous
6, safety valve not opening completly.
May 16, 1990 · Penalty $170
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close

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Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1STF
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 3FL
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 (S2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 4,062 ft²
Lot area: 1,822 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 409
Council district: 32
Block / lot: 8859 / 25
Assessed value: $64,560
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 85-13 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 85-13 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 8513 Jamaica Associates.

Does 85-13 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 85-13 Jamaica 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 85-13 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85-13 Jamaica Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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