198-12 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, NY 11423BBL 4-10829-0050Map
Owner of record: Kandasami, Caroline
198-12 Jamaica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Queens, 11423. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kandasami, Caroline. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 37 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 37
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor . at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box . at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2024
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
Jul 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of trash cans and flower pots at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 29, 2021
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
Dec 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 15, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 1, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 24, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 22, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 16, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 2, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling cement finish building front at , 1st story
Jul 5, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 31, 1998
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in-code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1 steel lintels over 2nd floor windows have rusted and corroded along with horizontal cracks with separation at
Feb 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted : repairing 2ndfloor apartment on chared 2nd floor beams ; chared beams are not in danger of collapse remedy : obtian a enfineering report of 2ndfl beams stability & permit stop all
Mar 20, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Boiler area not a storage area remove all wood install metal screws at breeching section low water cut off blowdown valve corroded repair or replace
Oct 25, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4FL
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 27, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Oct 22, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 2,090 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,778 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 27
- Block / lot
- 10829 / 50
- Assessed value
- $45,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #426593, last renewed May 25, 2005.
Questions about 198-12 Jamaica Avenue
Who owns 198-12 Jamaica Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kandasami, Caroline.
Does 198-12 Jamaica Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 198-12 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 198-12 Jamaica Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 198-12 Jamaica Avenue?
It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.