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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose risers at stairs from 1st to 2nd story at public hall
Jan 11, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to bldg. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of partitions erected sub-dividing apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jun 24, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.