172 Highland Avenue
Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09884-7501Map
Owner of record: Jamaica Este Condo #
172 Highland Avenue is a condominium built in 1986 in Queens, 11432. It has 42 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jamaica Este Condo #. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 85
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 115
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 · 85
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2
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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate # 261102 at apartment 1k (south 1) date posted and mailed august/ 21/2026, effective date august/24/2026 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate # 261102 at apartment 3k (south 1) date posted and mailed august/ 21/2026, effective date august/24/2026, in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at ceiling and walls. windows broken and plywood sealed in the entire apartment located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling wall outlets and light switches in the entire apartment located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1K
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1k, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at ceiling and walls. windows broken and plywood sealed in the entire apartment located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling, wall outlets and light switches in the entire apartment located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing skylight broken and open to element in the entire apartment located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3K
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 21, 2025
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 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st bathroom from north at east, the 1st room from north at east, the 1st bathroom from north at west, the private hallway , the 4th room from north at west, the 1st room from north at west, the 5th room from north at west, the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2025 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greate than 30 sqft at ceiling, north, east, west, south walls in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection missing waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 8, 2022
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 8, 2022
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 4, 2022
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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2018
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2018
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2018
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 4 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2016 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2016 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code)for transicent use at apt#1a.rem:discontinue
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.noted:at cellar level boiler room door remains open:scfp door required at boiler rooms.rem:repair and or replace door.
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt 1a.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt#1a.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling/used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.c of o#206089 indicates building to me legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling.now apt#1a used/converted to transient use
Feb 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 27, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2025 · Apt J
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 1, 2025 · Apt J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2025 · Apt J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2025 · Apt J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2016 · Apt 3G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 5, 2016 · Apt 3G
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 5, 2016 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 5, 2016 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 123
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 3G
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (R3)
- Year built
- 1986
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 46,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 38,931 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 408
- Council district
- 24
- Block / lot
- 9884 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $2,173,536
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #423480, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 172 Highland Avenue
Who owns 172 Highland Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jamaica Este Condo #.
Does 172 Highland Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.
Is 172 Highland 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 Highland Avenue built?
City records list 1986 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 172 Highland Avenue?
It has 42 residential units and 70 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.