# 68-38 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

BBL 4034840010 · Block 3484 · Lot 10 · BIN 4083388  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/68-38-forest-avenue-4034840010  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 68-34-68-38 Forest Ave

## Summary

68-38 Forest Avenue (Queens, NY 11385; tax lot BBL 4034840010) 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 1930, on a 2,426 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 68-38 FOREST LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 22, 2014 lists a price of $1,800,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,651,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and two open HPD violations. There were 13 311 requests in the past 12 months and three 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, “68-38 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385 (BBL 4034840010)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/68-38-forest-avenue-4034840010. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 68-38 FOREST LLC
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 3
- Units: 4 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,426 sq ft · Building area: 6,672 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,651,000, assessed value $742,950, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-05-22 from KEI KEI ENTERPRISE LLC to 68-38 FOREST LLC, stated price $1,800,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-07-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-07-09 from BETH REALTY LLC to KEI KEI ENTERPRISE LLC, stated price $1,750,500. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-03-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-03-30 from 68-38 FOREST AVENUE CORP. to BETH REALTY LLC, stated price $1,260,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-02-28 from SRBOVAN JON ATTY IN FACT; BANDU JON to 68-38 FOREST AVENUE CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-11-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-11-13 from DEVINE THOMAS M to JON BANDU; JON SRBOVAN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 440555221 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 1ST FLR RESIDENTIAL LOBBY & REFINISH EXISTING BUILDING STAIR AND RES UNITS ON 2ND TO 3RD FL INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND T… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-05-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 420665774 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-12-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400913357 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CONVERSION OF STORE INTO EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT,SAME USE GROUP 16. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY,ZONING OR EGRESS. NO WORK | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-05-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 420665774: Alteration. Issued 2021-05-17, expires 2022-04-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-09-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 440555221: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-09-11, expires 2021-09-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-09-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 440555221: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-09-04, expires 2020-09-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-07-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440555221: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2020-07-20, expires 2021-01-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-03-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440549015: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2020-03-17, expires 2020-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-03-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420665774: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2020-03-02, expires 2021-03-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-02-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420665774: Alteration. Issued 2020-02-28, expires 2020-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-02-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440555221: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2020-02-24, expires 2021-02-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-02-13 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00257391-I1: Plumbing — PLUMBING WORK ONLY. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2020-02-13, expires 2021-02-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-01-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421907404: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-01-17, expires 2021-01-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-01-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421907404: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-01-06, expires 2020-01-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-12-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440555221: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-12-20, expires 2020-09-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-11-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440549015: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2019-11-25, expires 2020-11-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421188887: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-11-08, expires 2018-11-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421323507: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-11-08, expires 2018-11-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 440180108: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-11-08, expires 2018-11-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421188887: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2017-11-08, expires 2018-11-03. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 34. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4034840010/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 40000161274N0001 IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOR LO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-10-13 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2L: § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION ACOUSTIC TILES AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-06-01 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2R: § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-02-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-02-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Posting – Poster or Sign. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Litter Basket Request – New Basket. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Missed Collection – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 16. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4034840010/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 68-38 FOREST LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2014-05-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-05-22). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Kermit Westergaard, business city Ridgewood. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Kermit Westergaard. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (68-38 FOREST LLC), business city Ridgewood. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Kermit Westergaard (68-38 FOREST LLC), business city Ridgewood. | feu5-w2e2 |

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