168-40 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-10210-0021Map
Owner of record: Wawa LLC
168-40 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11432. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wawa LLC. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on April 17, 2002. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 47
- HPD complaints
- 5
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 · 1
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd sty. sty. front and 3
Apr 17, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 3, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 30, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 3, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 30, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 10, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 10, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Oct 28, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 29, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 29, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
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May 24, 1990
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 47
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-37(j),at the cellar level at the rear right side,i observed a fire passage door w/improper hardware in
Jan 26, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: failure to pro vide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 and 27-366 for front 2 apts on 2nd flr and 2 apt on 3rd flr.previous
Aug 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. exit passageway at ground level at exit door leading inot the jamaica avenue street obstructed by stoe construction materials in front of exit ladder from rear
Aug 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy noted: altered building under appl#420525044 currently occupied by 6 families under expired on 5/31/14 tco indicates 2 dwelling units.
Aug 11, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and amendments building does not conform to amended plans #420523044 on floors 2,3 with existing laout. rmdy: amend plans.
Aug 11, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of cor rection w/dob for violations: 350344.34k; 35138723n. rmdy: file certificate of corrections.
Aug 11, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit.work noted:install electrical wiring from cellar level to roof level,high voltage lines,electrical circuit boxes,panels,work 80% complete.remedy:stop all work obtain permit.
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment.noted:propane tank (20pd's) stored on 2nd floor. remedy:maintain storage in compliance with fire code.
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved /accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection.remedy:stop all work provide plans
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed building occupied without valid certficate of occupancy.as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2 appl. type i #4200523044 noted:2nd and 3rd fls. are occupied.rem:obtain valid c/o or discontinue illegal occu
Jul 7, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provive number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for front apartment 2nd & 3rd floos. remedy: provide egress.
Jul 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:for automatic sprinkler system throughout bldg fire pump out of service.rem:repair/maintain sprinkler system.
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted:1)erected @ front stores 2 illuminated awning signs wording"hair salon" & furniture.2)2nd fl.2 additonal kitchens w/ water waste gas electric lines.3)created 2 additional
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy #420532044t002.illegal occupancy noted:cellar,under furniture store occupied as store showrom contrary to c of o.rem:discontinue illegal use &/or amen
Apr 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families.noted:2 family residence c of o # 420523044.illegally altered into 4 families(equipped,managed & occupied)rem:restore to
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Additional daily penalty for immediately hazardous violation of 28-210.1 for 2 family converted to 4 family additional daily activity.rem:comply with 2008 administration code.
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $45,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:use of prohibited door & hardware.per bc1008.1.18i noted:fire (exit)doors @ rear cellar having prhibited door latch & @ 1st fl level.rear yard exit door prohibi
Apr 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments: noted: under job #420523044-issued-6-22-12 expired 2-22-13work does not conform approved plans at cellar amend to show columns
Dec 3, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted: @ 1st,2nd,3rd flrs having removed/cut-out flr joist and sub-flr and installing new steel eye-beams thru/out each flr.
Jul 18, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures - no handrails- noted: at 1st,2nd,3rd flrs no guardrails provided for at all stairs,flr openings while workers where performing work at all flrs, creating
Jul 18, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: no approved plans for job #420523044, approved - 2.16.12, complete demo of 3rd flr install new eye-beams, remove flr joist/
Jul 18, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Violation of closure order at time of insp removal of vacate and stop work stickers has occurred which was posted at front entrance noted bldg is unguarded w/ no evidence of a forced entry construction tools li
Nov 2, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. c of o #27722 indicates premises to be legally approved asa store and two family. illegal occupancy noted: at time of inspectio
May 10, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. c of o #27722 indicates premises to be legally approved as store & (2) family. illegal occupanacy. noted: @ time of inspection
May 10, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply to an order of the commissioner.respondent failed tocorrect conditions in #34800502r partitions on 2nd & 3rd flr.partitions were removed to furniture showroom.rem:comply w/code
Mar 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc1001.4 inadequate exits for existing structure defects noted @ time of inspection there is no secondary means of egress from 2nd & 3rd flrs of furniture store door has been sealed @ 3rd fl no fire escape @
Oct 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted @ all 3 stys of bldg there is significant water damage to all ceilings flrs are all uneven stairs are leaning out of plumb door enclosing boiler
Oct 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted @ time of inspection @ 2nd & 3rd flrs all partition walls & plumbing were removed creating open space for furniture store showrooms cellar level also being used for store showroom
Oct 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records defects noted @ time of inspection c of o q27722 states cellar to be used as storage 1st fl as 1 family dwelling & attic to be unfinished ce
Oct 20, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at 3 fl of premises, section of ceiling at various locations missing sheet rock plaster & expose sub frame for deterioration. total area ceiling approx 10 squ ft. remedy: repair
May 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: main support beam for roof was removed and new beam relocated w/ new wood column and roof joist. remedy:obtain permit.
May 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg.noted:loose brick on east side of bldg on 2nd fl & 3fl,no guard rails on 2 and 3 fl roofs,unsafe fire escape stairs w/ broken & missing steps.rear bldg has missing sections of
May 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: at 2nd and 3rd floor, bearing partitions walls has been removed from stairwell and corridor. also interior partitions walls has been removed, creating a great space for showroom. remed
Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect noted around bulkhead space, plaster of ceiling is missing and skylight is missing too. sheetrock at 3rd flr is missing in various location do liquid conditions. remedy: obtain
Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records. bldg record indicates premises to be 1st flr, store;2nd flr, dwelling;3rd flr, dwelling. illegal occupancy noted: at seco
Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware. noted: at roof level, staircase, exit, padlock/sliding bolt lock installed on door. also noted key lock on the egress side of bldg door. remedy: remove illegal locking hardware immediat
Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy of bldg dept records. noted: record c of o#27722 indicates bldg to be occupied as store (1st floor) and dwelling (2nd & 3rd floor) illegal occu
Aug 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at second and 3rd floor, removed all partitions walls and plumbing converting an open space furniture store both floors. remedy: obtain a permit or restore premises to its prior l
Aug 9, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from energy floor. noted:at second and 3rd floor no secondary means of egress. remedy: provide required means of egress. vacate 2nd & 3rd floor.
Aug 9, 2005 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy.c of o #27722 indicates building to be occupied as store (ist floor) and dwelling 92nd & 3rd floors) illegal occupancy noted:entire building now ised as furniture
Apr 16, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:fire wall pierced at 1 story rear creating 3x7 entrance to 168-38 jamaica avenue.remedy:obtain a permit.
Apr 16, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: fire rating between 2nd and 3rd story in stairwell. remedy: install fire rated ceiling.
Jul 17, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted fire rating missing bet 2nd and 3rd floor stairwell ceiling. remedy: install fire rated ceiling.
Oct 9, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted: fire rating between 2nd and 3rd story in stairwell. remedy:install fire rated ceiling .
Feb 25, 1994 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted fire rating between legal commercial 1st story and dwellings at 2nd and third story note ceiling removed 1st story remedy install fire rated ceiling and ahve same conform to cod
Mar 1, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o 27722 from store at first story and dwellings at 2 and third floor to furniture store show rooms at 1 and 2 story with vacant 3 fl remedyobtian a new c of o occupanc
Mar 1, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work wtihout a permit worknoted fire wall pierced at 1 story rear creating 3x7 entrance to 168-38 jamaice ave wlls removed at 2nd story creating storage and showroom remedy obtain permit or restore premises
Mar 1, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 6,753 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,693 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 27
- Block / lot
- 10210 / 21
- Assessed value
- $606,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 168-40 Jamaica Avenue
Who owns 168-40 Jamaica Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wawa LLC.
Does 168-40 Jamaica Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 168-40 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 168-40 Jamaica Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168-40 Jamaica Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.