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78-18 32 Avenue

Queens, NY 11370BBL 4-01174-0010Map

Owner of record: Romero, Carlos A

78-18 32 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Queens, 11370. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Romero, Carlos A. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 17 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2023

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2022

    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 3, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 3, 2022

    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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from north located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2016

    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.

    Oct 15, 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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at fixtures, 155.4f in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 22, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. at the time of inspection observed that the contractor spliced temporary lighting through out basement were construction work was being performed. temporary lighting needs a se

    Aug 7, 2019 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractor was not working on site and did not close side door of building w

    Aug 7, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violtion #35291879k issued on 11/5/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy: comply with

    Jan 27, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35291819z issued 11/05/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for illegal occupancy.

    Dec 14, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35291822j issued 11/05/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

    Dec 14, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.at basement/garage level converted areainto a commercial storage-installed/build cmu curb at garage level-(remedying)the proper use of the

    Nov 5, 2017 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:no fire stopping porbc712.327.345-a7 basement level removed fire rated door between the basement area and the garage exposing both area-various area/ceiling in

    Nov 5, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district. r-4 general residence district-atbasement/garage level-observed large quantities of construction/electrical suppliers including debris & appliances for commercial use.

    Nov 5, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain in code compliant manner. at boiler room-fresh air intake missing/not installed. remedy: provide fresh air intake repair or replace.

    Nov 5, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-use of prohibited door/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). at cellar level boiler room-missing proper locking device-no door knob unablve to latch-installed

    Nov 5, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permits: work noted: at basement level installed 3pc bathroomwater & waste lines for 1 shower,1 sink,1 toilet,electrical lines for lighting outlets & switches mechanical unit at bathroom area.

    Nov 5, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob records coq #45084 indicates premises tobe legally approved for a 3 family (2 fam at 2nd fl,1 family at 1st fl

    Feb 27, 2013 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at basement premises installed full height partition for 4 rooms w/electric lines for light & outlets. installed water & waste lines for a 2 3pc bathrooms w/(toilet,sink,shower)

    Feb 27, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 24, 2006 · Apt 1

    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 (C0)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,050 ft²
Lot area
2,271 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
403
Council district
25
Block / lot
1174 / 10
Assessed value
$93,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #410990, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 78-18 32 Avenue

Who owns 78-18 32 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Romero, Carlos A.

Does 78-18 32 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 78-18 32 Avenue 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 78-18 32 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78-18 32 Avenue?

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.