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96-12 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08937-0006Map

Owner of record: Jose L Cortes Trust

96-12 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 Jose L Cortes Trust. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on September 12, 2023.

HPD violations
4
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 12, 2023

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 · 4

  • I

    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.

    Sep 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at lower sash window on south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Sep 1, 2008

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    During the inspection, it was noted that electrical work associated with the motorized roll-up gate at exposure one was performed without the necessary permits., obtain all permits

    Sep 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances:noted:at rear of premises exposure 4 chimney approx 40ft in height at top of chimney. mortar joints non existent loose bricks at exposure 2 rear wall has step c

    Sep 7, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit.noted: @ 1st fl commercial space a gut reno of interior w/ removal of suspended ceiling and partitions,new ceiling installed w/o a permit,electrical & plumbing w/o permit @ time of inspection

    Sep 1, 2008 · Penalty $100

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect noted on 1st fl exhaust vent for kitchen hood.8:vent is sticking out window on 1st fl at the rear w/in 5'of dwelling windows.remedy:repair and or replace

    Mar 21, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain esxterior bldg wall hazardous bldg rear-metal chimmey is rotted & broken. the chimmey (apprx 12'-0" long) is in danger of collapse onto adjacent property. remedy: maintain exteior bldg wall

    Aug 12, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records. no certificate of occupancy for store (on grade) and 2nd 3rd floors as multiple dwellings. remedyobtain valid c of o.

    Oct 24, 1994

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor. at 2nd &3rd fl levels above commercial stove- no second means of egress for multiple dwelling. remedy:provide means of egress for multiple

    Oct 24, 1994 · Penalty $475

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work without a pemrit two full bathrooms and kitchen installed on 2nd and 3rd floors two gas ranges on 2nd & 3rd fl remedy obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Aug 20, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 12, 2026Non-market transferTwo family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,299 ft²
Lot area
1,992 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
409
Council district
32
Block / lot
8937 / 6
Assessed value
$73,500
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 96-12 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 96-12 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jose L Cortes Trust.

Does 96-12 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 96-12 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 96-12 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 96-12 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.