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172-23 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09808-0002Map

Owner of record: Five J's Realty LLC

172-23 Jamaica Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11432. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Five J's Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
134
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
51

What to know

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 134

  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Nov 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen & bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) baseboard at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 30 sq ft at the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Mar 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood frame at the 1st and 2nd windows at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Mar 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall aprx 40 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    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 west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, west wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx wires and conduit box at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve disconnected at the north radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx wires and conduit box at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection , water leak at waste pipe below the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood countertop at east floor cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Mar 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/o permit.@ rear erected metal roll-up gate approx 15

    Feb 9, 2016

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 13, 2001

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

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 17, 1997

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Mar 2, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted height. note: observed metal fence (roll up gate) at exposure 4 at this location exceeds permitted height to be approximately 14 ft in height in violation of nyc zoning regulations., con

    May 12, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings. noted; on 8/13/2001 summons 34292515h was issued for work without permit. to date no coc has been

    Jan 25, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings. noted; on 2/9/2016 summons 35144292l was issued for work without permit. to date no coc has been f

    Jan 25, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work without permit. noted; @ exposure #4 of the property (173 str) lot line a new metal role up gate approx 20'w x10'h installed w/o permit., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Jan 23, 2023 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit; noted at rear erected a wooden canopy apprx 10'x12'x10'high supported by two wooden columns and attached to property. rmdy: obtain permit and/or restore to prior legal condition.

    Feb 9, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permit.noted:@ exposure #4 of the property (173 str) lot line a new metal role up gate approx 20'w x10'h installed w/o permits.remedy:obtain permits.

    Sep 3, 2010 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob.owner has failed to file a cert of correction for ecb vio#34292515h & dob 081301c12ba02.file cert of correction.

    Sep 3, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: built extension (shed) apr 40' low 6x20' wide x 18' high to existing shed (172-23 jamaica ave) shed is brick frame with 2 gates & door, remedy: obtain a permit.

    Aug 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records co 30193--change of use from basement storage to occupied with bed & bath in cabinet used as sleep-ing quarters in basement. remedy: obtain certificate co or disconti

    Mar 2, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 8, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 7, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Apr 26, 2004 · Apt 3-F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
5,600 ft²
Lot area
4,440 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
412
Council district
27
Block / lot
9808 / 2
Assessed value
$558,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #413580, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 172-23 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 172-23 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Five J's Realty LLC.

Does 172-23 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.

Is 172-23 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 172-23 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172-23 Jamaica Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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