89-18 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08931-0008Map
Owner of record: Li-Johnson, Brenda Ying
89-18 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11421. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Li-Johnson, Brenda Ying. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 3
- 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 · 76
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed kickstand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Dec 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cables running along 3rd balcony and at stairs to 2nd story balcony at fire escape stack at building front
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system ... in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Apr 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Mar 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 13o degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire running from ceiling light fixture to wall switch in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door latch at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 2R
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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper riser joint at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator valve at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at building front to boiler room
Jan 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash counterbalance in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , south wall, baseboard at south wall, ceiling, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , north wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , south wall, north wall, west wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st window from east at south upper sash spring balance in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 5
- 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39105022p issued on 02/02/2024, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. at time of inspection in apartment 2r i observed new gas piping for new hot water heater. no permit on dob records to perform this work., obtain all permits
Feb 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. under alt2#421269497. an application filed for 2 learning center for children and party center "maggies kids".note: at time
Mar 15, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2O
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,103 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 409
- Council district
- 32
- Block / lot
- 8931 / 8
- Assessed value
- $283,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #408658, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.
Questions about 89-18 Jamaica Avenue
Who owns 89-18 Jamaica Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Li-Johnson, Brenda Ying.
Does 89-18 Jamaica Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 89-18 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 89-18 Jamaica Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 89-18 Jamaica Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.