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62-97 Forest Avenue · Queens · BBL 4034920002 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 11385, 73% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

10 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Blocked Driveway (2) · Noise (2) · Illegal Parking (2) · Commercial Disposal Complaint (1) · Sewer (1) · Non (1).

Filed construction activity

$3,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1949)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$723,000 $325,350
2026$806,000 $362,700
2027$893,000 $401,850

The city's market estimate has risen 24% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Building systems

Heating fuelNATURALGAS

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Hong KongChineseAMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2024 (1 in the last three years).

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayForest Av — M · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 12-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Forest Av / Bleecker St — Q14 Q39 · 50 ft
Citi BikeBleecker St & Forest Ave · 150 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 071 Forest
Middle: I.S. 093 Ridgewood. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

62-97 Forest Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

10 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $60,000 on 1997-12-23 (lender: Fredricks & Reese, INC). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1997-12-23Mortgage $60,000 — from PORRETTO, JOHN to FREDRICKS & REESE, INC $60,000

Ten-year activity

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2018
2019
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2022
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2023
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2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201702215
201802518
201900516
202000213
202120417
202200628
20230011213
202400112
202500538
202600224
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-07-27Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-05-08Boiler inspection
2026-04-30311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-03-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk

The full timeline

2026
2026-07-27Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-05-08Boiler inspection
2026-04-30311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-03-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025
2025-06-26Restaurant inspection: HONG KONG — grade A · mice evidence
2025-06-02311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2025-06-02311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2025-05-15Restaurant inspection: HONG KONG · mice evidence
2025-04-17Boiler inspection
2025-02-28311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2025-02-26311: Bike/Roller/Skate Chronic — N/A
2025-02-15311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2024
2024-06-06311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2024-04-22Boiler inspection
2023
2023-12-22311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2023-12-18311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — No Private Carter
2023-10-18Restaurant inspection: HONG KONG — grade B · mice evidence
2023-09-04311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-08-18311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-08-17311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-08-09311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-08-08311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-05-18Boiler inspection
2023-04-25311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-04-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2023-04-12311: Missed Collection — Bulky Recycling
2023-04-09311: Missed Collection — Bulky Recycling
2022
2022-11-13311: Food Establishment — Food Protection
2022-10-20311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2022-10-19Restaurant inspection: HONG KONG · mice evidence
2022-10-19311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2022-10-19311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2022-08-26Boiler inspection
2022-06-26311: Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
2022-06-25311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2021
2021-12-28Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2021-12-22Job filed: INSTALL NEW NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY AWNING WITH LETTERING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2021-12-12311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2021-10-08Boiler inspection
2021-07-20311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2021-07-20311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2021-03-26311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2020
2020-12-27311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2020-10-16Boiler inspection
2020-08-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-11-18311: Consumer Complaint — Other
2019-09-26Boiler inspection
2019-08-16311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2019-06-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019-02-06311: Street Condition — Pothole
2019-01-31311: Consumer Complaint — Damaged/Defective Goods
2018
2018-11-24311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2018-11-24DOB complaint, category ?
2018-09-18Boiler inspection
2018-09-05311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2018-06-26311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2018-06-22311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-01-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017
2017-09-20FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-06-26311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2017-06-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2017-01-30311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2016
2016-12-07311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2016-10-04311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2016-07-28Deed — from PORRETTO, JOHN to 62-95 FOREST AVENUE REALTY CORP.
2016-06-15Deed transfer (nominal price)
2015
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-06-24311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2014
2014-11-10311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2014-10-06311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2014-10-03311: General Construction/Plumbing — Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport - Illegal
2014-10-03311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2014-10-03DOB complaint, category ?
2014-09-09311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2014-06-16311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-02-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-05-30311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2011-03-21311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2011-03-21DOB complaint, category ?
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-06-20DOB complaint, category ?
2006-02-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK W/O PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT FRONT OF PREMISES EXTENDED EXISTING CURB CUT TO WEST APPROX. ON 8'. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTO
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-09-08DOB complaint, category ?
2005-08-30ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN NOTED:METAL VAULT DOOR AT FRONT OF PREMISES ON SIDEWALK ARE UP ROOTED ALL AROUND EDGES STICKING OUT APPROX ON
2005-07-13DOB complaint, category ?
2005-06-06DOB complaint, category ?
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-02-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-02-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2003-02-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-02-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-01-17Job filed: RENOVATION OF TAKE OUT FOOD STORE, INSTALL EQUIPMENT, PLUMBING FIXTURES, RANGE HOOD, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND INSTALL FLOOR & CEILING TILE. NO $21,000
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-08-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-11-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-10-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-07-12Job filed: ALL MECHANICAL & PLUMBING WORK INCLUDING ROOFTOP STEEL DUNNAGE WAS COM TED UNDER ALT.I 400808845.THIS APPLICATI ON IS TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE $4,000
2000-07-12Job filed: ALL MECHANICAL & PLUMBING WORK INCLUDING ROOFTOP STEEL DUNNAGE WAS COM TED UNDER ALT.I 400808845.THIS APPLICATI ON IS TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE $4,000
2000-07-12Job filed: ALL MECHANICAL & PLUMBING WORK INCLUDING ROOFTOP STEEL DUNNAGE WAS COM TED UNDER ALT.I 400808845.THIS APPLICATI ON IS TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE $4,000
1998
1998-10-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-08-27Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-08-26Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-08-26Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-07-07Mortgage satisfied — from PORRETTO, JOHN to FREDERICKS & REESE INC
1998-04-08Permit PL — RE-ISSUED
1998-03-12Permit AL — ISSUED
1998-03-12Permit EQ — ISSUED
1997
1997-12-23Mortgage $60,000 — from PORRETTO, JOHN to FREDRICKS & REESE, INC$60,000
1997-12-23Deed — from FREDRICKS & REESE INC to PORRETTO, JOHN
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-10-12Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-10-12Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-10-12Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-06-07DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-06-28DOB violation LL6291:
1990
1990-03-14Mortgage satisfied — from FREDRICKS & REESE, INC. to MASPETH FED S/L ASSN
1980
1980-03-24Mortgage — from FREDRICKS & REESE INC to MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
1980-03-24Deed — from BEDE REALTY CORPORATION to FREDRICKS & REESE INC
1967
1967-12-15Mortgage — from BEDE REALTY CORP to RIDGEWOOD SAVS BNK
1967-12-15Deed — from REISS EMMA; CONRAD EMMA J to BEDE REALTY CORP

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