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172-24 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-10213-0012Map

Owner of record: Somaia INC

172-24 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11432. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Somaia INC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 2025

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 · 41

  • 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 25, 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.

    Nov 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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ... in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door ... located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective bell system at front areaway to in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2rr, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2rr, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2rr, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2rr, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer / system in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 2nd sty. apt. 2-r er1.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling kitchen 2nd sty. apt.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout 2nd sty. apt.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 2nd sty. apt.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under wash basin bathroom 2nd sty. apt.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 1 sty. public hall 60 watts incandescent or equivalent required.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 2nd sty. public hall 60 watts incandescent or equivalent required.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system street entrance door to 2nd sty . apt. 2-r

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass lower window sash rear east room 2nd sty. apt. 2r.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective parquet floor rear west room 2nd sty. apt. 2r.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture rear west room 2nd sty. apt. 2-r.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling rear west room 2nd sty. apt 2r.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling rear west room 2nd sty. apt. 2-b.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin bathroom 2nd sty. apt. 2-r.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a supply of electricity to all fixtures 2nd sty. apt. 2-r er1.

    Apr 18, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures washbasin waterclose and shower at rear in the bathroom located at apt 0, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2002 · Apt 0

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures washbasin and shower at rear in the bathroom located at apt 0, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2002 · Apt 0

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided at rear apt ,as per sec d27-30-37 located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2002 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice at rear apt located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2002 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection cold water supply pipe to water closet at rear bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2002 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Apr 10, 2002 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose lock assembly entrance door 2nd sty. apt.

    Apr 8, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and rubbish rear yard er1.

    Apr 5, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 17, 2008

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Bc1-use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply w/rs-16 upon inspec. i observed ejector pump & fresh air pining installed w/p.v.c. pipes in cellar.remedy:remove non complying mate

    Oct 19, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Aug 17, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 2RR

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,444 ft²
Lot area
1,707 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
412
Council district
27
Block / lot
10213 / 12
Assessed value
$59,760
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #922889, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.

Questions about 172-24 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 172-24 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Somaia INC.

Does 172-24 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 172-24 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 172-24 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172-24 Jamaica Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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