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37-70 79 Street

Queens, NY 11372BBL 4-01289-0038Map

Owner of record: Ip, Suvana

37-70 79 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1929 in Queens, 11372. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ip, Suvana. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on October 27, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
84
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 27, 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 · 84

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at door to basement at boiler room

    Oct 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox incorrect material

    Oct 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of metal chain installed at stairs to bulkhead door to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings incorrect material

    Oct 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 27, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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., 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and latch on vestibule door to public hall , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower sash of 2nd window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly on vestibule door to public hall , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials on stairs to bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window frame in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at light fixtures at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed plaster at ceiling and all walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide sidewalk shed at the south east corner building front approx. 65 linier feet

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed plaster at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble base molding at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color plaster at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance door to west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    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

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass panes at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 26, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify corrections for violation number 35668129z, file a certificate of correction

    Nov 6, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted: roof level parapet section 01, at corner south and east locations, having defective masonry that is dislodged, not secure at two sections approx 3

    Sep 20, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: fire escape at exp#1 above thai bar is being obstructed by the bar awning at the drop ladder landing xone contrary to bc 1001.3;fc1027.6 & fc1027.3.

    Apr 14, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit. noted: @ fire escape above the "thai bar" the canvas awning is blocking the drop ladder @ time of inspeciton. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Feb 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    50a,38,50b,50c,50d,51. 50a- scorched sections of boiler exterior closing. evidence of overheating of cast iron sections. perform repairs. 50b- inadequate relieving capacity of safety valve. replace with 15p81 m

    Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit noted install store front commercial awning approx 4-0high 36-0long awning with letter 1-0x1-0 remedy: obtain permit

    May 1, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1929
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
7,084 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
403
Council district
25
Block / lot
1289 / 38
Assessed value
$905,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #416296, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 37-70 79 Street

Who owns 37-70 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ip, Suvana.

Does 37-70 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.

Is 37-70 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 37-70 79 Street built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 37-70 79 Street?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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