40-34 78 Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01488-0023Map
Owner of record: Leung, Kenneth Shu Kuen
40-34 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Queens, 11373. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Leung, Kenneth Shu Kuen. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 2
- Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Nov 22, 1998
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Gm
Jun 4, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or greater families dob records indicates premises to be legally approved for 2 family now converted into 2 family with 2 sro's alteration
Jun 4, 2012 · Penalty $22,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. work noted:at cellar erected full height partitions. installed water & waste lines for 2pcs bath toilet,sink. rem:obtain permit.
Jun 4, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records.first story rear changed from storage & ordinary useto an apt.partitions erected w/kitchen & bathroom facilities installed
May 6, 2012 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Hazardous
Violation of parking regulations in residential district. at front of said bldg. there are (2) illegal parked vehicles on sidewalk (1) white& red striped 1988 dodge van lic pl. #v52-4yh, & other (1) burgundy
Dec 8, 1998 · Penalty $240
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to department of building records, illegal occupan-cy noted at cellar level; changing a two family into a three family. cellar has a full bathroom (shower) and a full kitchen stove has been
Jun 29, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. building dept. records indicate residence legally approved for 2 families. now altered for occupancy
Jun 29, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
May 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,166 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1488 / 23
- Assessed value
- $81,780
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 40-34 78 Street
Who owns 40-34 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leung, Kenneth Shu Kuen.
Does 40-34 78 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 40-34 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 40-34 78 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40-34 78 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.