159-12 89th Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations47 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood2 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 14-story building located in Jamaica, containing 189 residential units. Built in 1961.
The neighborhood: Jamaica
Queens · 29,668 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,787 1BR · $3,755 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
16 parks · 5.5 acres · incl. Norelli-Hargreaves Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Lead Paint36
- Pests12
- Mold11
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9L, 9th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 7, 2024Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9L, 9th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 3, 2024Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Feb 29, 2024Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... OF APPROXIMATELY 60 SQ FEET AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 15J, 13th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Nov 18, 2022Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15J, 13th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 28, 2022Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,472.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,718.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,352.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,250 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
JAMAICA TOWERS OWNERS CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 89 open HPD violations on record, including 47 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 1084 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Jamaica is about $2,719/month for a one-bedroom.
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