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72-03 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

1
DOB Complaints
119
311 Housing Calls
107
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

73
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 73% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 72-03 Forest Avenue

The 8-unit apartment building at 72-03 Forest Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Joel Fekete, has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past three years, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints (February 2023, April 2024, and February 2025) showing similar patterns of temporary resolution.

The building, constructed in 1931 as a New Law tenement, has undergone various maintenance challenges, including significant violations and repairs in 2023 regarding safety systems in Apartment B1, where issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and a pest infestation were documented and subsequently addressed. Recent developments indicate potential unauthorized commercial activity in the building, with three active Environmental Control Board violations (from March 2024) alleging operation of an unlicensed physical treatment establishment ("Summer Spa") on the first floor, including unauthorized construction of partition walls and illegal occupancy in a commercial district, with associated penalties totaling $10,000.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to rodent management, with multiple bait applications recorded between 2019-2022, though recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate no confirmed infestations. While the building has generally complied with bedbug and rodent inspection requirements in recent years, the recurring heating system issues and recent unauthorized occupancy concerns represent the most significant current challenges for the property.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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72-03 Forest Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 30% of buildings in Ridgewood.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 5625 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
107
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
119
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 72-03 Forest Ave, New York, NY 11385
  • 72-03b Forest Ave, New York, NY 11385
  • 72-03c Forest Ave, New York, NY 11385
  • 72-03d Forest Ave, New York, NY 11385

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72-03 Forest Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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72-03 Forest Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 72-03 Forest Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-052025-02-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-052024-04-08Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-202023-02-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-172023-02-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-08-222023-01-27General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 72-03 Forest Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-05-03BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LATCH AT DOOR TO BOILER ROOM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-07COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO BOILER ROOM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY2023-02-22T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-18CCloseNoneB1HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-02-22T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-18BCloseNoneB1§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-02-22T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-05 19:33HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-04-05 10:13HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-02-20 09:34HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-02-17 13:39HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-12-24 14:45PLUMBINGRADIATORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 72-03 Forest Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
49441392023-11-28CLOSEDAdult Establishment2024-03-27Oath Violation Served (2024-04-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 72-03 Forest Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 72-03 Forest Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 72-03 Forest Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-150002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-10-06BAITBait applied
2022-09-26BAITBait applied
2022-09-08BAITBait applied
2022-04-14BAITBait applied
2021-08-24CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 72-03 Forest Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 72-03 Forest Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-2735676830R72-03 FOREST AVE LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY NYC DOB RECORDS. NOTED 1ST FLOOROCCUPIED/CONVERTED TO UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING AS "SUMMER SPA" WITH 3 MASSAGE TABLES AND 3 ROOMS. REMEDY: DISCOACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-03-2735676744K72-03 FOREST AVE LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.WORK NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS TO CREATE 3 MASSAGE ROOMS.REM:OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.ACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-03-2735676742R72-03 FOREST AVE LLCILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT, A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR 12-10 OPERATING IN A C1-4 ZONING DISTRICT. DOING BUSINESS AS "SUMMER SPA" ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH 3 MASSAACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 72-03 Forest Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 72-03 Forest Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 72-03 Forest Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 72-03 Forest Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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