138-29 Jewel 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
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations15 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 3-story building located in Kew Gardens Hills, containing 312 residential units. Built in 1950.
The neighborhood: Kew Gardens Hills
Queens · 6,112 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,000 1BR · $2,950 2BR
1 park · 0.3 acres · incl. Freedom Square 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
- Heat/Hot Water6
- Water/Plumbing6
- Lead Paint4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
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 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL
Feb 17, 2010Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR TO BOILER ROOM LOCKED CELLAR
Feb 17, 2010Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR.
Jan 20, 2010Class C - Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO 1 STY APT 1B UNIT 31. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 13, 2008Class C - Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK ON ENTRANCE DOOR 1 STY APT 1D UNIT 29. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 13, 2008Class 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 | — | $2,300 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,950 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,149.5 | — |
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
JOYCE EQUITIES INC
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 24 open HPD violations on record, including 15 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 164 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 Kew Gardens Hills is about $2,000/month for a one-bedroom.