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196-21 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11423BBL 4-10464-0040Map

Owner of record: Universal Development,

196-21 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Queens, 11423. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Universal Development,. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2022. 39 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 4, 2022

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

  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock at scuttle cover 2 sty pub hall er1.

    Dec 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 5, 1990

    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 5, 1990

    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 5, 1990

    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 night insp.

    Dec 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 entrance night inspection lights not on.

    Dec 5, 1990

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Dec 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 25, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & soffit interior stair 1 sty stair to cellar.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line front.

    Sep 20, 1988

    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 front apt.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 1988

    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 rear apt.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 1 & 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Sep 20, 1988

    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 sign missing.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower sash 2 sty front apt front west room west window.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar center & boiler room.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster board ceiling cellar thruout.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry brick wall at north boiler room cellar.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 190 m/d law solidly close the space between the treads of inside stairs from 1 sty store to cellar.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel installed at stairs1 sty stair to cellar.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel installed at wall 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1 sty rear apt discontinued & area been used with 1 sty front beauty salon.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of nut & bolt chain & padlock at scuttle cover & stationery ladder 2 sty to roof.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative upper & lower sash 2 sty front apt front west room.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood frame extension creating a rm at rear of 1 sty.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 1 up cellar to 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling cellar rear.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline kitchen sink 1 sty apt er1.

    Jul 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thruout 1 sty apt.

    Jul 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathroom bathtub 1 sty apt.

    Jul 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leaks clg kitchen 1 sty apt.

    Jul 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg kitchen 1 sty apt.

    Jul 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire near bathroom door 1 sty apt.

    Jul 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    36 b254-36" fpimd dimlorl bruamt seroes ¢vu4 jpt water boiler w/o proper permit; 50a-no discharge on relief value for boiler.no clean out on chimney base. corret all violating conditions and submit certificat

    Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2FFLOO

    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
1915
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,014 ft²
Lot area
2,166 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
412
Council district
23
Block / lot
10464 / 40
Assessed value
$42,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #414353, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.

Questions about 196-21 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 196-21 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Universal Development,.

Does 196-21 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

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

Is 196-21 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 196-21 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196-21 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.