A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 6 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.09 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
5
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Feb 24, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 7th story
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Hazardous
4
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Feb 24, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 7th story
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Immediately hazardous
4
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 27, 2023: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3m, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with Chris Dawson
Jamaica Hills
164-20 Highland Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
165 Units • 8 Floors
3.6(1)
Jamaica Estates
172-70 Highland Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
141 Units • 8 Floors
2(1)
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
1 (unmanaged) to 5 (well managed)
Garbage Management
1 (poorly managed) to 5 (well organized)
Heat
1 (faulty) to 5 (working)
Neighbors
1 (loud / disrespectful) to 5 (friendly and considerate)
Noise Levels
1 (loud) to 5 (quiet)
Owner Responsiveness
1 (slow) to 5 (timely)
Pest Control
1 (lots of pests) to 5 (no pests)
Water Pressure
1 (weak) to 5 (strong)
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Renter Recommendations
--% of renters recommend this building
--% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (2)
2 stars
Over 2 years ago
Do Not Live Here
Former Tenant
Pros:
The 3 doorman’s that they have are really great. Parking garage.
Cons:
Super of the building does nothing. Especially winter time when there is snow. He takes vacation then. Leaves ONE porter to do everything. Constant noise and construction in building by tenants who don’t have a permit and do not abide by the 8-5 rule. Pests. No matter what you say or do, the managers of the building don’t do anything and only offer a pest control spray once a month. The heating is horrible in this building. Seems like the owners do not want any expenses by running the boiler for too long. Causing everyone in the building to be cold, especially on the top floors where they barely get any heat. They have a “board” of people here. At this point, that’s just a title for a group of people who do nothing. The super does no work for your apartment. Wether you rent or buy. He always says “he can’t touch this” “I can’t fix it”. What do we have a super for? The one porter does more than the super. Elevator has problems going on for 6 years now. At least a handful of times a day someone is stuck in the elevator.
Advice to owner:
Treat your tenants as human beings and not as money signs.
3.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
Correct address is 164-20 Highland Ave
Former Tenant
Pros:
Weekday doormen are engaged and very attentive. They will call to let you know you have a package and if it's heavy, they will carry it to the elevator for you or drop it off at your apartment via trolley. Maintenance staff can always be seen working on the grounds and taking out the trash. 3 recycling pickups a day on each floor, 9 in total. Exterminator comes the first Saturday of every month without fail. Lived here for 3 years with no mice and only the occasional roach in the summer, no infestations. Instead of paying a large security deposit upfront, they offer a low monthly insurance fee for $24.95. you don't get it back, but in 3 years, I only paid $898. Security would have been double that amount upfront with the possibility of not getting it back.
Cons:
Super situation as a renter is confusing and frustrating. There's one in the building that serves the co-op tenants while renters are serviced by the super who lives 3 buildings down, so no opportunity for face-to-face face reminders on open tickets. Entrance to building is not mobility accessible. Front entrance has arched walkway with stairs on both sides that lead to more steps down to the door. Back entrance is accessible via flat parking lot, but curb to the ramp is very steep.
Advice to owner:
Make one side of the front walkway a ramp for those with walkers, wheelchairs, suitcases, strollers, etc.