198-09 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, NY 11423BBL 4-10481-0044Map
Owner of record: Morris, Walter
198-09 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11423. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Morris, Walter. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2015. 41 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 148
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 · 41
- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 7, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... around window sill in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 7, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 7, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 7, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and/or reglaze the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew north wall at window in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew north wall at window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north & east walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the kitchen located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall & ceiling in the bathroom located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles north wall in the bathroom located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceilig in the entire apartment located at apt flr2, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 29
- 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 - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg in a safe condition.the bldg had int damages, unseald windows,
Apr 17, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg in a safe condition.the bldg had int damages, unseald windows,&open roof skylights.exp 1/4 crnr has a vertical crck btwn exp1&exp4 wall frm 2ndfl to top of parapet.exp1wall.ownr to immed rtain nys pe to eval ent bldg,determine strctrl stability&prepare/file rpair dwgs.bldg to be rpaird undr prmt
Mar 18, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: erect a sidewalk shed along the full width of the exposure 1 a pprox 20lf at jamaica ave and wrap around 20 linear ft at exposure 4 a long 93 ave in order to safeguard the public. total lf approx 40 lf of shed
Mar 15, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant due to fire.the following damage occu rred. the building sustained interior damages from water and fire oper ational damages from fire fighting operation at 198-09 jamaica ave ceiling and walls open, windows broken and roof open
Mar 14, 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
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- 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
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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 - 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 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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 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
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 - Construction other optional
Jd
May 28, 1992
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Construction other optional
Wt
Nov 19, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to dob records. illegal occupancy noted: converted rear of ground fllor commercial area into dwelling w/bedroom,cooking area etc. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jun 20, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in residential district. noted: dead storage of 2 vehicles. a blue pontiac and black ford. remedy: conform to parking regulations.
Apr 21, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in residential district. observed two vehicles w/o licenseplates parked in rear of the property. remedy: remove dead storage.
Mar 8, 2008 · Penalty $480
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt#400597270. remedy: obtain c of o.
Jan 30, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or deptrecords: occupancy from acc garage to illegal auto repair shop and vehicle storage facility 2 unlicensed vehicles at time of inspection
Jan 21, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect is excessive amounts of debris ie. used auto parts as well as a partially collapsed raw gutter right hand side. remedy: remove debris, repair or replace gutter maintain premises.
Jan 21, 1998 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Failing to maintain a garage at rear, broken and defective gutters andleaders. remedy: maintain premises.
Jun 3, 1995 · Penalty $175
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work done under disapproved plan 400340421-01 a-pprox size 15x30x10 new brick garage.remedy:obtain permits if feasibleor restore to prior legal condition.
Apr 12, 1995 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Illegal conversion of garage to walters auto repair with tools,tires, jacks transmissions act-cars being repaired at time of inspection.rem-edy:amend c of o or discontinue illegal use of premises.
Apr 12, 1995 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #49085 change of use from accessory garage to auto repair shop. remedy-obtain a certitifate of occupancy legalizing use if feasible or disconti
May 28, 1992 · Penalty $285
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-work done constructed new roof rafters to extension of accessory garage south side approx area covered 22'*14'. remedy-obtain a permit if feasible or return to prior lawful condition
May 28, 1992 · Penalty $285
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - General
Mold
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S0)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 2,260 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,920 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 23
- Block / lot
- 10481 / 44
- Assessed value
- $47,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 198-09 Jamaica Avenue
Who owns 198-09 Jamaica Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morris, Walter.
Does 198-09 Jamaica Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 198-09 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 198-09 Jamaica Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 198-09 Jamaica Avenue?
It has 1 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.