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
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 · 134
- 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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 15, 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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Nov 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 - 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.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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) 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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) 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.