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32-12 79 Street

Queens, NY 11370BBL 4-01174-0012Map

Owner of record: Peter J Depierro

32-12 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11370. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Peter J Depierro. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 32 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 34

  • 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
  • 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 18, 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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1rr, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at door in the entrance located at apt 1rr, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors - in the entrance located at apt 1rr, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 1rr, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty pub hall and door to cellar.

    Jan 3, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked.

    Jan 3, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at rear west section cellar.

    Jun 18, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at rear west section cellar kitchen.

    Jun 18, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jul 22, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jul 22, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling center room 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jul 22, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thruout.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc boiler room cellar.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc boiler room cellar.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 1 sty pub hall.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving north court.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting bulb missing rear yard.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 2 sty apt 2r entrance. located at apt 2r

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceiling 2 sty apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 2 sty apt 2r center room. located at apt 2r

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor private hall rear 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door saddle bathroom 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knobs to gas range kitchen 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unoperable windows up per sash thruout 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches kitchen 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 15, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixture present lights not on.

    Jul 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 19, 2013

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35004811j issued on 3/20/13. at cellar erected partitions for 3 rooms,water & waste for 3pc bath.also a gas line.rmdy: w/commissioner's order.

    May 3, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level erected full height partition for 3 rooms. bathroom enclosure & installed water & waste linesfor 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) & residential sink. gas line for

    Mar 20, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob's records indicate residence is a legal 4 family (1st & 2nd fl). residence is now altered for occupancy as 5

    Mar 20, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 1RR

    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 (C3)
Year built
1926
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,442 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
403
Council district
25
Block / lot
1174 / 12
Assessed value
$324,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #403337, last renewed Sep 21, 2024.

Questions about 32-12 79 Street

Who owns 32-12 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Peter J Depierro.

Does 32-12 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 32-12 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 32-12 79 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 32-12 79 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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