216-05 Jamaica Avenue

Queens, NY 11428BBL 4-10609-0062Map

216-05 Jamaica Avenue is a store building built in 1931 in Queens, 11428. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Dario R Merlano. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 26 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 30
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 64

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 30

IInformation / order
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
IInformation / order
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.
Dec 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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
IInformation / order
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.
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at metal gate entrance to building
May 26, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer from street to in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tiles at floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
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 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective jamb and door frame in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 2F
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 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided at in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
May 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 30, 2008
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

Plumbing none
Wz
Nov 21, 1991
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall 'haz' defects : 1) metal lintels above 2nd floor windows are rotted and sagging 2) brickwork is starting to seperate above windwos at lintels remedy : maintain exteior
Mar 31, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a vaild certificate of occupancy, at 2nd floor job #40093359 alt(i) second story addition at rear of building converting 1 family to 2 family front and rear apts occupied and
Apr 24, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close

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Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door frame
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Electric
Wiring
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Door/window
Door
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
May 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Electric
Power outage
Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Power outage
Aug 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jul 17, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jul 14, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jul 14, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jul 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 3, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Store building (K4)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,840 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: C4-2
Community board: 413
Council district: 23
Block / lot: 10609 / 62
Assessed value: $138,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #919369, last renewed Mar 5, 2026.

Questions about 216-05 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 216-05 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dario R Merlano.

Does 216-05 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 216-05 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 216-05 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 216-05 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.