Queens · Block 3576 · Lot 40 · 11385

72-20 Forest Avenue

3 floors · 4 apartments · 5,951 sq ft · built 1931 · class S4 · owner of record: Forest Canaj Realty Llc

35open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
8HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 83 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1163 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-08-07 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (35) · C 8 · B 21 · A 6
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May 15, 2026BApt 3R · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 19, 2026
May 15, 2026BApt 3R · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 19, 2026
Nov 15, 2017C§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF LOCKABLE HASP WITH EYE ON THE PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOFNov 23, 2017
Nov 15, 2017A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT THE PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD DOOR AT THE ROOFFeb 18, 2018
Jun 17, 2008CD26-17.10 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 1 STY PUB HALL.Jun 23, 2008
Jun 17, 2008CD26-17.10 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED CELLAR DOOR PUB HALL 1 STY.Jun 23, 2008
Jun 17, 2008CApt 3 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT ENTRANCE DOOR 3 STY REAR APT 3. , SECTION '' ''Jun 23, 2008
Jun 17, 2008CApt 2R · D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2 STY APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2RJun 23, 2008
Jun 17, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD PUB HALL.Jul 22, 2008
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING.Nov 26, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 26, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 26, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 26, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS 2ND & 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALLNov 26, 2006
Dec 8, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORYJan 17, 2004
Dec 8, 2003CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCK DOOR AT BOILER ROOM, CELLARDec 19, 2003
Dec 8, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOORS AT KITCHEN SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORYJan 17, 2004
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD TREAD 1ST 2ND & 3RD TREAD FROM BOTTOM STAIR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST, 3rd STORY, APARTMENTDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH WINDOW COUNTER BALANCE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003CApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD & MILDEW WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 24, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BApt 3R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHDec 23, 2003
Nov 13, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING WALLS 2ND & 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALLDec 23, 2003
Nov 1, 1999BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT REAR YARD.Dec 19, 1999
Nov 1, 1999CSECTION 27-2033 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 BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES AND BOILER ROOM DOOR.Nov 21, 1999
Nov 1, 1999BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2 STY BALCONY REAR YARD.Dec 19, 1999
Nov 1, 1999BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING METAL MESH UNDER SKYLIGHT 2 STY PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Dec 19, 1999
Nov 1, 1999BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF.Dec 19, 1999

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City records as of Oct 25, 2026, 3:29 PM ET. BBL 4035760040.

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