88-18 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08927-0006Map

88-18 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11421. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Prospes Two LLC. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025.

HPD violations: 8
DOB violations: 24
ECB violations: 30
HPD complaints: 10

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 25, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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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

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HPD housing violations · 8

IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Jan 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 24

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 - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
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May 9, 1990
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 30

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35291426h issued on 08/24/2017 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certif
May 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:premises 3-story frame dwelling (mix use commercial)found missing roof leader connected to floor drain at the time of inspection in rear yard(behind the
Aug 24, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35168221k issued on 03/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. created 2 opening at bearing wall to combine
Jul 29, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35168221k issued on 11/27/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for construction work etc done
Mar 27, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner order contained in summons/vi lation#35168221k issued on 03/19/16 and to file a certificate of corr ction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/out a permit.rem:
Jan 29, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35200613r issued on 08/08/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. operation of a place of assembly w/o a current c of o.
Nov 27, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35168221k issued on 03/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Nov 27, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in nov#35168221k issued on 3/19/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuantto 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no document filed for wrk w
Oct 2, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in nov#35200613r issued on 08/08/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.noted:no document filed for cer
Oct 2, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35168221k issued on 3/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out a permit. noted: premises dba 'tropical r
Aug 8, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve

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Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/out a current certificate of operation. noted: premises dba 'tropical restaurant' having seating for 110 patrons which encompasses adjacent address known as 88.20 through open
Aug 8, 2016 · Penalty $16,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35168908r issued on 03/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Aug 8, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to miantain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:@the time of insp there is missing fire rate material for ceiling in the bar area,& wood lattice has been installed on the ceiling.rem:comply w/co
Jun 20, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order conmtained in nov# 35168221k issued on 3/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out permit. rem: comply w/ the commissioner'
Jun 20, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Ops of a place of assembly w/out a current cert of ops.noted:premises d.b.a "tropical restaurant" having occupancy seating for 140,& which encompasses adjacent address known as 88-20 through opening created @be
Jun 20, 2016 · Penalty $16,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35168909z issued on 03/19/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.noted:door to front of bldg is obstructing seconda
Jun 20, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov #35168908r issued on 03/19/16 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for missing fire rated material
May 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov #35168220z issued on 03/19/16 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for operation of a place of asse
May 7, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov #35168909z issued on 03/19/16 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed
May 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current c of o. noted: premisesdba"tropical restaurant" having occupancy seating for 172 pations which encompasses adj address known as 88-20 through opening created at
Mar 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: premises dba "tropical restaurant" having 2 openings created at bearing wall to combine said space & 88-20 jamaica ave premises is now situated as a p.a. space w/combined seating as 172
Mar 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to miantain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection there is missing fire rated material for ceiling inthe bar area. also noted: wood lattice has been installed on the ceili
Mar 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defect noted: at timeof inspection exit door to front of bldg is obstructed by a roll down gate obstructing secondary means of egress. remedy: remove obstruction
Mar 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35080186h issued on 8/15/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Oct 8, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35080186h issued on 8/15/14.(illegal alt @ 2nd fl)(no permits)remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 4, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio #35080186h issued on 8/15/14 for work w/o a permit. at 2nd sty removal of plumbing,electric & partitions & installing plumbing & electric.
Dec 13, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35080186h issued on 08/15/14,for work w/o a permit-removal of 2fl.apt.partitions,plumbing & gas lines.rem:comply with the commis
Oct 28, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldgs dept records. c of o #72162 indicates property is a mixed use bldg (1st fl - store2nd & 3rd fl - 2 class'a' apts,cellar - boiler & storage). contrary
Aug 15, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o a permits. work noted: at the 2nd fl,removed the following atthe class'a' apt. 1) water & waste lines at the 3pc bathroom. 2) gas line at the kitchen. 3) full height partitions throughout the apts,crea
Aug 15, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. defects noted: at the 1st flr "dorin grocery collapsed several panels of ceiling,leaking of water from 2nd flr bathrooms causing damage to the food stuff
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Windows
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Locks
Jun 4, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Mailbox
Jun 4, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 4, 2003 · Apt 3 FL
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 (S3)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,780 ft²
Lot area: 2,097 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 409
Council district: 32
Block / lot: 8927 / 6
Assessed value: $265,050
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #911133, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 88-18 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 88-18 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prospes Two LLC.

Does 88-18 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 88-18 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 88-18 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 88-18 Jamaica Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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