97-05 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08892-0262Map

Owner of record: Ballena, Benigno Samuel

97-05 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Queens, 11421. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ballena, Benigno Samuel. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2013. 22 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 22
DOB violations: 28
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 75

What to know

Concern

9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 12, 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 · 22

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding water 145 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over bathroom at skylight located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures east wall in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective all radiator shut off valves in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder locking mechanism entrance door to building
Apr 12, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at entrance to bldg at front areaway, 1st story
Apr 17, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at north and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ,mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ,roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2rear, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to bldg. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 5, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening bouble cylinder key operated lock at main entrance at front areaway, 1st story
Mar 5, 2002
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 28

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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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
B101 50-williamson gas fired gas 125 steam boiler has not proper per mits. acquire proper permits and submit certificate of correction.
May 23, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 2
B265,5a,19b,24b,34b,38. as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to filea complete boiler inspection report as per dob records.submit a current b09 report correct all violating conditions and submit the certifica
May 23, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active

Complaints

General
Windows
Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt REAR2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt REAR2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt R2
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 16, 2008 · Apt 02
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2008 · Apt 02
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
General
Windows
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
General
Windows
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2REAR
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 (S1)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 2
Residential units: 1
Building area: 2,000 ft²
Lot area: 1,580 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 409
Council district: 32
Block / lot: 8892 / 262
Assessed value: $44,520
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 97-05 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 97-05 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ballena, Benigno Samuel.

Does 97-05 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 97-05 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 97-05 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 97-05 Jamaica Avenue?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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