168-38 Jamaica Avenue
168-38 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, has 55 open HPD violations, 7 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (49/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 1 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 49/100)
- 183.3 open HPD violations per 10 units, about 18 per apartment. The grade is F for that alone.
- 7 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
- Repairs: Grade capped at F (55 open, 7 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
55 open violations: 7 class C (immediately hazardous), 18 class B, 30 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 125 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2003-09-24. Newest violation issued 2026-05-07.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 179 days from issue to close for the 2 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect. PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM ..., issued 2014-04-01. HPD violation 10189307
- Class C: Roof defect (roof). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCUTTLE COVER NOT OPENABLE ROOF ER1., issued 2008-05-22. HPD violation 281351
- Class C: Garbage not removed (basement). D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THROUGHOUT., issued 2008-05-22. HPD violation 281315
- Class C: No heat / heating defect. D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES 1 STY PUB HALL., issued 2008-05-22. HPD violation 281325
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (boiler room). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED AT STREET BLDG FRONT TO BOILER ROOM., issued 2003-09-24. HPD violation 281411
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (roof). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCUTTLE DOOR INOPERABLE TO ROOF ER1., issued 2003-09-24. HPD violation 281409
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). 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 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AND BOILER ROOM DOOR., issued 2003-09-24. HPD violation 281399
- Class B: Fire escape defect (roof). , 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES UNDER DROP LADDER AT EXTENSION ROOF., issued 2008-05-22. HPD violation 281363
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 3 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: MD & EET MANAGEMENT LLC. Head officer: MARK M NG. Managing agent: MARK NG. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 23, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4102100231, HPD building ID 667825. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 169 St (F), 6 min walk
- Jamaica-179 St (F), 11 min walk
- Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer (E, J, Z), 12 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 55 open (7 class C, 18 class B, 30 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
| Density cap | 183.3 per 10 units (about 18 per apartment). Grade capped at F: 100 or more open HPD violations per 10 units. | −6 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.