147-16 Ferndale Avenue
Queens, NY 11435BBL 4-11949-0305Map
Owner of record: Clervil Ovarius
147-16 Ferndale Avenue is a two-family home built in 1925 in Queens, 11435. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Clervil Ovarius. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on October 3, 2025. 23 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 48
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 23
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the rear yard
Jul 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ....missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 15, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at north room located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed wamter leak at ceiling in north room located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
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 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wste line of washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Dec 20, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Violation of parking regulation in a residential district. noted: at right side of premises driveway dead storage of 5 vehicles (3 cars & 2 vans) w/flat tires & no license plates. remedy: conform to parking reg
Mar 8, 2011
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families. c of o #19698 indicates residence is legally approved for2 families. residence is now altered for 3 families. illegal alterati-
Jul 19, 1999 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c of o #19698. converting a legal 2 family to anillegal 3 family dwelling. illegal occupancy at attic: attic used for storage has been converted to an illegal class "a" apt with 3pc bath &
Jul 19, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupacny nis contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records attic use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt partitions erected with kitcehn and bathroom facilities
Jun 5, 1999 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 6, 2012 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Floor
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Doors
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Floor
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,189 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 28
- Block / lot
- 11949 / 305
- Assessed value
- $63,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 147-16 Ferndale Avenue
Who owns 147-16 Ferndale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clervil Ovarius.
Does 147-16 Ferndale Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 147-16 Ferndale 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 147-16 Ferndale Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 147-16 Ferndale Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.