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196-17 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11423BBL 4-10464-0042Map

Owner of record: Jamaicaena LLC

196-17 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11423. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jamaicaena LLC. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on August 13, 2018. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
63
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
85

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 13, 2018

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 · 63

  • 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.

    Aug 13, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass at north window in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    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 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective locked at building entrance door

    Mar 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for light fixtures 1st and 2nd story at public hall

    Feb 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated locked installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    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.

    Feb 7, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective celotex tiles at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door double cyclinder key operated lock installed on door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2r, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective counter- balance at lower west window in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 2r, 5th story

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celo-tex tiles at ceiling in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2r, 2nd story

    Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 23, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34842942x issued on 4.9.10 for construction work etc. done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Dec 21, 2013 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34842942x issued on 4.19.10. (illegal rear extension disapproved 5.9.12). remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Sep 22, 2012 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comm resp failed to correct conditions in #34842942x extension at the rear rem: comply w/ code

    Mar 31, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34842942x issued on 4-19-10 at the rear an extension w/o a permit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Feb 10, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34842942x issued on 4/19/10 1fl rear exterior w/o a permit rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Dec 10, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34842942x issued on 4-19-10. 1st fl ext at the rear. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Oct 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34842942x issued on 4/19/10. at the 1st fl rear extension w/windows & walls.

    Aug 12, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct condition in #34842942x 1st fl extension,windows & walls. remedy: comply w/code.

    Jun 13, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions in #34842942-x rear 1st fl. extension. installed walls & windows. remedy: comply w/code.

    Apr 6, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34842942x. at rear erected 1st fl extension. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.

    Feb 7, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the comm.respondent failed to correct conditions in #34842942x.rear of 1st fl extension of 8'x16' installed walls-w/windows & electric.rem:comply w/code.

    Nov 23, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comm's respondent failed to correct conditions in # 34842942x @ rear of 1st fl extension of 8'x16' installed walls roof window w/ electric work remedy: comply w/ code

    Sep 1, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar of comm space boiler room no fire-rated material on ceilings exposed wood joist. holes thruout cellar at

    Apr 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit: noted at rear of commercial space, 1st flr, horizontal extension of rear of bldg approx 8'w x 16'l installed doors/windows/roof - electrical work, work is 100% complete, altering roof/flr

    Apr 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 25, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 25, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 15, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 9, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 16, 2026$700,000Two family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,156 ft²
Lot area
2,394 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
412
Council district
23
Block / lot
10464 / 42
Assessed value
$45,900
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 196-17 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 196-17 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jamaicaena LLC.

Does 196-17 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.

Is 196-17 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 196-17 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196-17 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.