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37-48 78 Street

Queens, NY 11372BBL 4-01288-0032Map

Owner of record: Cheung James

37-48 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11372. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cheung James. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025. 32 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 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

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 · 41

  • 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

    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.

    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 28, 2023

    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 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

    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 23, 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 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear''

    Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear''

    Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear''

    Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear''

    Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 1r, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear''

    Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate - in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear''

    Jul 7, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at north side entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2015

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at bottom sash of window in the 2nd bedroom from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cyclinder key operated lock at steel security door at north entry to building , 1st story

    Apr 28, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling front cellar.

    May 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thruout cellar.

    May 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete rear cellar.

    May 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration water closet & washbasin installed north rear cellar.

    May 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors north entrance door to bldg 1 sty pub hall rear.

    Apr 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 sty pub hall stairs rear.

    Apr 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1 sty pub hall frame missing.

    Apr 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing.

    Apr 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Apr 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires light fixture north court.

    Apr 22, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the yard & n crt.

    Apr 20, 1987

    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 50 watts incandescent or equivalent.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 50 watt bulb incand or equiv frnt entrance.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department soffit of roof thruout.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 1 & 2 windows from west removed & installed a smaller size window north court 2 sty.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 1 & 2 windows from west removed & installed a smaller size windows north court 1 sty.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 3 & 4 windows from east removed & installed a smaller size windows north court 1 sty.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock entrance door to bldg front south 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to bldg front south 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door knobs vestibule door 1 sty pub hall south.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light fixture at entrance to bldg front yard.

    Apr 20, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    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
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,560 ft²
Lot area
2,930 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
403
Council district
25
Block / lot
1288 / 32
Assessed value
$115,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #416643, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.

Questions about 37-48 78 Street

Who owns 37-48 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheung James.

Does 37-48 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 37-48 78 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 37-48 78 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 37-48 78 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.