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144-23 Lakewood Avenue

Queens, NY 11435BBL 4-10078-0041Map

Owner of record: Edwards, Juanita Carter

144-23 Lakewood Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11435. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Edwards, Juanita Carter. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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 · 51

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 4, 2022

    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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    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, 2021

    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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    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 22, 2016

    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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at cellar.

    May 31, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections legal fixtures may be retained. for information call the borough code enforcement office - at cellar.

    May 31, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 2nd story.

    May 31, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at attic.

    May 31, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    May 31, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at attic.

    May 31, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture kitchen room 3 sty apt 3 , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling bathroom 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling center room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Sep 9, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the west yard.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling kitchen 3 sty 3 floor apt.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling north room 3 sty 3 floor apt.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls south room 3 sty 3 floor apt.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts.

    Dec 18, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missine 1 sty pub hall.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling thruout cellar.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar front & rear.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at top of cellar stair enclosure.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fresh air inlet cover west court.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ast & west courts & rear yard.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide light fixture 40 watts bulb at west yard.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide light fixture with 40 watts bulb rear yard.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 2 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt .

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 1 sty apt.

    Oct 3, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families. d.o.b. records indicate residence is legally approved for3 families. residence is now altered for 4 families and 5 sro. altera-

    Sep 4, 1999 · Penalty $29,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to d.o.b. records. converting a legal 3 family to an illegal 4 family with 5 sro's. illegal occupancy at 2nd floor levelfloor is subdivided with 5 sro's (community kitchen and bath). cellar

    Sep 4, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records. cellar and second sty. use changed from storage and/or ordinary use into an apt and s.r.o. unit respectfully. kitchen

    Aug 10, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2013 · Apt ATTIC

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.5
Residential units
2
Building area
2,169 ft²
Lot area
2,325 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
412
Council district
28
Block / lot
10078 / 41
Assessed value
$54,420
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #413266, last renewed Jun 9, 2025.

Questions about 144-23 Lakewood Avenue

Who owns 144-23 Lakewood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edwards, Juanita Carter.

Does 144-23 Lakewood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 144-23 Lakewood 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 144-23 Lakewood Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 144-23 Lakewood Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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