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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 41
- 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 21, 2025
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 23, 2018
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.
Nov 18, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 26, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.