# 63-48 Forest Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens, NY 11385

BBL 4033730043 · Block 3373 · Lot 43 · BIN 4080399  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-48-forest-avenue-4033730043  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 6348 Forest Ave; 63-486 Forest Ave

## Summary

63-48 Forest Avenue (Queens, NY 11385; tax lot BBL 4033730043) is a 4-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1920, on a 2,940 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as 63-48 FOREST AVE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 26, 2024 lists a price of $1,210,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,202,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 16 open HPD violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 30 311 requests in the past 12 months and 10 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “63-48 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385 (BBL 4033730043)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-48-forest-avenue-4033730043. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Ridgewood: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11385

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11385/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11385/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11385/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11385/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11385/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11385: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11385

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 63-46 Forest Avenue (23 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-46-forest-avenue-4033730042
- 63-50 Forest Avenue (28 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-50-forest-avenue-4033730045
- 63-54 Forest Avenue (57 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-54-forest-avenue-4033730046
- 63-44 Forest Avenue (59 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-44-forest-avenue-4033730039
- 63-56 Forest Avenue (85 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-56-forest-avenue-4033730047
- 63-36 Forest Avenue (109 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/63-36-forest-avenue-4033730036
- 2127 Grove Street (95 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/2127-grove-street-4033730050
- 2125 Grove Street (117 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/2125-grove-street-4033730051

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 16 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 63-48 FOREST AVE LLC
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3
- Units: 4 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,940 sq ft · Building area: 6,300 sq ft
- Zoning: R5B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,202,000, assessed value $540,900, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2024-03-26 from MADELINE HOCEVAR, EXECUTRIX; ESTATE OF FRIEDA HOCEVAR to 63-48 FOREST AVE LLC, stated price $1,210,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-08-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-08-22 from AWE, AUGUSTA WILHELM; NILSEN, LOUISE WILHELM to HOCEVAR, LOUIS; HOCEVAR, FRIEDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-10-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-10-06 from WILHELM,FREDERICKA(EX/OF; WILHELM,FREDERICKA A.AKA to AWE, AUGUSTA WILHELM; NILSEN, LOUISE WILHELM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440239047: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-11-02, expires 2016-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-11-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440239047: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-11-02, expires 2016-10-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-10-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421200079: Sign. Issued 2015-10-07, expires 2015-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401752019: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2003-11-19, expires 2004-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401752019: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2003-11-19, expires 2004-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-21 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3R: § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 DOOR CLOSER AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 HINGE AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 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 HINGE AT BASEMENT DOOR EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-02-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3R: § 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 HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-02 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No active DOB NOW safety violations.


5 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4033730043/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: CANNABIS VIOLATION BY A PLACE OF BUSINESS. Unpaid balance $10,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: CANNABIS VIOLATION BY A PLACE OF BUSINESS. Unpaid balance $10,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-01 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Door/Window – Window Pane; Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Door/Window – Window Frame; Paint/Plaster – Wall. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-02-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-02-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-02-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-01-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Appliance – Refrigerator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-30 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 40. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4033730043/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 63-48 FOREST AVE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-03-26 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-03-26). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-10-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (ESTATE OF FRIEDA HOCEVAR), business city Middle Village. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-10-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Madeline Hocevar, business city Middle Village. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-10-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Madeline Hocevar, business city Middle Village. | feu5-w2e2 |

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