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21-78 19 Street

Queens, NY 11105BBL 4-00896-0002Map

Owner of record: First Pearl L.l.c.

21-78 19 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11105. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is First Pearl L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on December 23, 2025. 1 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 23, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 17% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator uncapped steam pipe at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door & door frame leading to boiler room at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to cellar story at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ,, in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes pot plants on 3rd story balcoly at front

    Oct 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance door of the apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. , 1st story

    Oct 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 deg f in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at cellar

    Oct 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire south yard.

    Jul 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire rear yard.

    Jul 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape.

    Jul 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west side yard of bldg

    Jun 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west side yard of bldg

    Jun 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west side yard of bldg

    Jun 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at time of inspection in boiler room i observed illegal 2 new hot water heaters with new water piping. gas piping from both hot water heaters were disconnected. gas service valve was locked

    Nov 1, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner under job #421263563note:@time of insp found @rear of bldg approx,dozen 12 large plsnters & pots set on fire escape & means of egress.contact s.e.p (client) @71

    Sep 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/out a permit: expired permit observed: demolition @ partition walls & framing @ new partition walls @ time of insp. alt-i permit# 421341747-01-al expired 10/28/16. partial stop work order. make site safe

    Nov 10, 2016

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 15, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2004 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2004 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,040 ft²
Lot area
2,542 ft²
Zoning
R5D
Community board
401
Council district
22
Block / lot
896 / 2
Assessed value
$640,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #413214, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 21-78 19 Street

Who owns 21-78 19 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Pearl L.l.c..

Does 21-78 19 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 21-78 19 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 21-78 19 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21-78 19 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.