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212-53 Jamaica Avenue, Queens — Grade D | OpenStoop

212-53 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Building Health Grade: D (42/100)

Year Built: 1931 · Units: 2

212-53 Jamaica Avenue

D

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D

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

212-53 Jamaica Avenue is a retail building built in 1931 in Queens with 2 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 4 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens. Our analysis reviewed 115 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11428)

923 buildings in this zip code

2nd

Better than 2% of buildings in 11428

Bottom tier

Avg score: 93

WorstBest in 11428

Alerts

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

46Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

4Critical

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

86Good

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

70Fair

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

27Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

79Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 30 violations · Peak: 6 in 2015

Event Activity by Category

Financial

39

Complaints

38

Violations

30

Compliance

8

Total: 115 events across 4 categories

Key Statistics

5

Housing Violations→

(5 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

3.6x neighborhood avg

4

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

40.0x neighborhood avg

23

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

25.6x neighborhood avg

0

Building Complaints

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1931

Built 95 years ago

→Stable — 1 violations this year vs 1 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Apr 26, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000149799

Apr 26, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000149800

Apr 26, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000149801

Apr 26, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000149802

Apr 26, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000149803

Aug 24, 2016

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2016000292387

Aug 25, 2015

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000294859

Dec 26, 2013

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000528131

Dec 26, 2013

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000528130

Aug 8, 2013

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000313141

Nov 30, 2007

Mortgage — $332,500

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000593192

Nov 30, 2007

Deed Transfer — $540,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000593191

Nov 30, 2007

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000593193

May 10, 2007

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000244519

Jan 26, 2005

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000050121

Jun 11, 2002

Mortgage — $273,400

Recorded

Apr 19, 2001

PAT

Recorded

Feb 28, 2001

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Oct 4, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jun 1, 1989

VAC

Recorded

Oct 26, 1988

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jan 2, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

Sep 20, 1985

Mortgage — $45,000

Recorded

Sep 16, 1985

Mortgage — $15,000

Recorded

Aug 2, 1982

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Feb 9, 1979

Deed Transfer

Recorded

May 12, 1972

Mortgage

Recorded

Nov 21, 1966

Mortgage

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

Feb 12, 2020

Tax Lien

MEDIUM

Cycle: 90 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

Jul 1, 2019

Tax Lien

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

Jun 19, 2019

Tax Lien

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

May 20, 2019

Tax Lien

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

Apr 17, 2019

Tax Lien

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

No litigation records found for this property.

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (3)

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 4·Building Class: K4

Complaint

Dec 26, 2024• 1 year ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2F)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2F

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 23, 2024

Resolution: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.

Informational (12)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $383,000

Owner: JAMAICAENA LLC

Year Built: 1,931

Building Class: K4

Gross Area: 2,720 sqft

Units: 4

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3-2

Assessed Value: $172,350

Market Value: $383,000

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 25 days ago

On file

Shareholder: Shareholder: Ewart Mangal

Role: Shareholder·Description: GEN.PART

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 25 days ago

On file

HeadOfficer: HeadOfficer: Ewart Mangal

Role: HeadOfficer·Description: GEN.PART

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 25 days ago

On file

CorporateOwner: CorporateOwner: Jamaicaena LLC

Role: CorporateOwner·Corporation: Jamaicaena LLC·Description: GEN.PART

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 25 days ago

On file

Agent: Agent: Jamaicaena LLC

Role: Agent·Corporation: Jamaicaena LLC·Description: GEN.PART

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 25 days ago

On file

SiteManager: SiteManager: Ewart Mangal

Role: SiteManager·Description: GEN.PART

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 25 days ago

On file

Officer: Officer: Ewart Mangal

Role: Officer·Description: GEN.PART

Rent Stabilized

Feb 10, 2026• 1 month ago

Expires 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000

Rent stabilization registration

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026

Registration

Feb 10, 2026• 1 month ago

Registered

HPD registration filed

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026·Last Registration: Feb 10, 2026

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 2 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $397,000

Owner: JAMAICAENA LLC

Year Built: 1,931

Building Class: K4

Gross Area: 2,720 sqft

Units: 4

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3-2

Assessed Value: $178,650

Market Value: $397,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $390,000

Owner: JAMAICAENA LLC

Year Built: 1,931

Building Class: K4

Gross Area: 2,720 sqft

Units: 4

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3-2

Assessed Value: $175,500

Market Value: $390,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2024 Market Value: $385,000

Owner: JAMAICAENA LLC

Year Built: 1,931

Building Class: K4

Gross Area: 2,720 sqft

Units: 4

Stories: 2

Zoning: R3-2

Assessed Value: $173,250

Market Value: $385,000

Other Events (5)

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 4 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 18364

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00064223

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Building Violation

Sep 23, 2024• 1 year ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 16948

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00064223

Issued: Sep 23, 2024

Building Violation

Jun 30, 2023• 2 years ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 37250

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00064223

Issued: Jun 30, 2023

Building Violation

Jun 30, 2023• 2 years ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 17127

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00064223

Issued: Jun 30, 2023

Building Violation

Jun 20, 2023• 2 years ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 18530

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00064223

Issued: Jun 20, 2023

Property Details

Year Built

1931

Total Units

4

Residential Units

2

Building Class

K4

Location

BBL

4106020033

Zipcode

11428

Location

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Property Owner

JAMAICAENA LLC

Registered owner of 212-53 Jamaica Avenue

Owner Portfolio

4

Buildings

D

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

37

Avg Health

D: 4

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11423 · 2 units

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11423 · 2 units

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11432 · 5 units

212-53 Jamaica Avenue

11428 · 2 units

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