24-40 79 Street
Queens, NY 11370BBL 4-01042-0029Map
Owner of record: Chau, Minh
24-40 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1960 in Queens, 11370. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chau, Minh. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 7
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 2
- IInformation / order
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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 21, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. c of o 134022 indicates 2 car open parking space. at time of inspection found 1 parking spot & area of prior garage exits as room.
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents & approved amendments. insp dwg 1-9-08 pc alt 2 410048808,exp 1-18-10. note: plans indicate existing kitchen & existing bedroom at front measuring 15'10"
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. pc alt 2 410048808 exp 1-18-10. insp dwg 1-7-08. note: work performed to create kitchen at 1st floor & wall with windows erected where area noted as garage as per nb plans. plumbing inspectio
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families dob records c/o 134022 indicates premises to be legally approved for 2 family cellar boiler room and storage 1st
May 21, 2009 · Penalty $27,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families dob records c/o 134022 indicates premises to be legally approved for 3 family cellar boiler and storage residence
May 21, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar level erected partitions for 3 bedrooms livingroom and installed water and waste lines for a bathtub and electrical range in kitchen area remedy: obtain permit or restore
May 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: @ cellar level erected partitions & installed water & waste lines for 3 pc bthrm (toilet sink tub) residential sink & gas line for stove @ kitchen. remedy: obtain permit or restor
Dec 18, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the leagally approved # of families. co 134022 states "2 family & cellar as storage" residence is now altered for occupancy for 3 families. alt work
Dec 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,150
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,087 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,125 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 403
- Council district
- 22
- Block / lot
- 1042 / 29
- Assessed value
- $91,620
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #911222, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 24-40 79 Street
Who owns 24-40 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chau, Minh.
Does 24-40 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 24-40 79 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 24-40 79 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 24-40 79 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.