Does 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens have HPD violations?

Yes, 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens currently has 23 open HPD housing violations: 16 Class A (non-hazardous), 7 Class B (hazardous), and 0 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 21, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens received?

79-59 78th Avenue, Queens has received 65 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is PAINT/PLASTER with 12 complaints.

Is 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens has a HIGH RISK safety rating. The building has 7 Class B (hazardous) violations that require attention.

What are the most common complaints at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens?

The most common complaints filed at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens in the last 12 months are: 1. PAINT/PLASTER (12 complaints), 2. GENERAL (12 complaints), 3. UNSANITARY CONDITION (10 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens?

No. 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens currently has no Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record.

When was the last complaint filed at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens?

The most recent 311 complaint at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens was filed on September 18, 2025. In total, 65 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens?

79-59 78th Avenue, Queens currently has 23 open HPD violations: 16 Class A (non-hazardous), 7 Class B (hazardous), and 0 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class B violations are hazardous and require prompt remediation. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

79-59 78th Avenue, Queens

Q: Is 79-59 78th Avenue, Queens a good building to rent?

79-59 78th Avenue, Queens has 7 Class B (hazardous) violations currently open. Prospective renters should review the full violation list and document all existing conditions in writing at move-in.

📍 Ridgewood, Queens Built 1910 2 units Class B1 Residential

HIGH RISK

23 Open Violations

7B 16A

65 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

7 hazardous (Class B) violations currently open. Review the full list below and document existing conditions at move-in.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 100% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 6 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

PAINT/PLASTER

12(20%)

GENERAL

12(20%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

10(16%)

DOOR/WINDOW

10(16%)

ELECTRIC

6(10%)

WATER LEAK

4(7%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

4(7%)

PLUMBING

3(5%)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

No rodent inspections on record for this address from DOHMH.

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

16 Class A

7 Class B

0 Class C

Driving this hazardous violations rating

Class B Properly secure the loose upper cabinet in the kitchen 2025-09-20

See all 23 violations ▼

Class B § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE UPPER CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241987

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE UPPER CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE UPPER CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241992

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE UPPER CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 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 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241996

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18242000

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241991

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241994

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18235914

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241986

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241995

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241998

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241985

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241989

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241990

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241993

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241997

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD AT FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241999

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD AT FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241984

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-20 ▼

Violation ID: #18241988

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT WEST WINDOW REVEAL AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18235916

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT WEST WINDOW REVEAL AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18235913

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18235917

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18235918

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-09-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18235915

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 7 Class B (hazardous) violations currently open. Prospective renters should review the full violation list, request HPD inspection history before signing, and document all existing conditions in writing at move-in.

Data current as of July 21, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 21, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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