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79-08 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08914-0011Map

Owner of record: Lam, William

79-08 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11421. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lam, William. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2026. 8 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 14, 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 · 22

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed on building front entrance door to public hall , 1st story

    May 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear stack at fire escape

    May 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on entrance door to room with fire escape window in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of water supply line protruding from west wall (previous bathroom) in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items 3rd story balcony rear stack at fire escape

    May 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes drop ladder obstructed by wood shed at rear yard.

    Mar 14, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of walls errected creating sencond apt in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections washbasin/shower stall/kitchen sink in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose risers at stairs from 1st to 2nd story at public hall

    Jan 11, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing defective dropladder at rear yard of building yard

    Jan 11, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of shed erected under dropladder at rear yard

    Jan 11, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to bldg. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 26, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of partitions erected sub-dividing apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Jun 24, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at .. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Jun 24, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of shelves around ladder in closet leading to scuttle opening to roof in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Jun 24, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of sealed scuttle door at roof

    Jun 24, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • Boiler boiler optional

    18b

    Jan 3, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Aug 8, 1986

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. first flr extension erected at rear of property mode of wood frame w/ plywood on exterior walls & roof w/ three tab asphalt shingles. unable to see inside structure. remedy: obtain permit or

    Jul 2, 2008 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,16,24a,50,a,b,c,d,e,f. 24a-outside boiler rm remote switch defective. 50-boiler water feed fed directly into bottom of boiler, must pipeinto return line 50a-missing fusible fire damper in fresh air duct in

    Jan 30, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,36,24a,50,a,b,c. 36-boiler not registered: bl work type not sign off by a dob boiler insp 24a-defective remote switch outside boiler rm.50-boiler relief valve must not have anything else piped into same

    Jan 30, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,36,24a,50,a,b,c. 36-boiler not registered: bl work type not signedoff by a dob boiler insp. 24a-defective remote switch outside boiler rm 50-boiler relief valve must be separate by itself; remove expansion

    Jan 30, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. noted: mixed- use multiple dwelling w/ commercial store at ground/ 1st fl has an extension/ shed/ enclosure at rear of premises. erected 10'x 20'x 1 story storage rm. storing mattresses, for

    Jan 9, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.dob records indicate residence is a legal (2) family.

    Jul 8, 2006 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/out permit:work noted:at 3rd floor level erected partition to subdivide floor and for 3 piece bathroom.installed water and waste linefor (front/apt) toilet,sink,shower and residential sink.

    Jul 8, 2006

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jan 21, 2007 · Apt 02

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 02

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 02

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 02

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 02

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 02

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 02

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 02

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 25, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 25, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 25, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 20, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 14, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2003 · Apt 2FLR

    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
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,142 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
409
Council district
32
Block / lot
8914 / 11
Assessed value
$60,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #913867, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 79-08 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 79-08 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lam, William.

Does 79-08 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

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

Is 79-08 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 79-08 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79-08 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.