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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- 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.
Sep 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 3 |
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.