40-52 78 Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01488-0032Map
Owner of record: Le, Ty Van
40-52 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Queens, 11373. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Le, Ty Van. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 12 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 37
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- 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.
May 6, 2026
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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.
Apr 15, 2024
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 24, 2023
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 - 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.
Mar 3, 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at west fire escape.at 2nd sty
May 27, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at south fire escape at 2nd sty
May 27, 2021
Open — Invalid certification
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- 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.
Apr 14, 2021
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.
Apr 14, 2021
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 1, 2019
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.
Dec 4, 2017
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective interior molding at entrance door in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, b-room at east
Apr 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder north at fire escape
Apr 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at west wall in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective entrance door jamb at hinge side in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from north at east
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment denied
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records illegal occupancy noted
Jul 25, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No sprinkle system- failure to provide a sprinkler system cellar
Jul 25, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No smoke detectors- failure to provide smoke detectors at cellar level
Jul 25, 2001 · Penalty $400
Active - Non-hazardous
Inadaquate ventilation. j-1 transient hotel created without
Jul 25, 2001 · Penalty $400
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide two means of egress-j-1 transient hotel created at cellar level without providing a secondary means of egress.remedy:provide a secondary means of egress
Jul 25, 2001 · Penalty $480
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept. records: from a c-2 walk up apartment to 2 single room occupancies with full kitchen and bathroom and a 1 bedroom, livingroom, full kitchen and bathroom crea
May 12, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: erection of interior partiton walls to form two single room occupies 2 single bedrooms a full kitchen with a full bathroom. interior walls creating a class a apt. with 1 bedro
May 12, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
May 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt B
Close - General
Doors
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 2,870 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 404
- Council district
- 25
- Block / lot
- 1488 / 32
- Assessed value
- $364,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #404373, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 40-52 78 Street
Who owns 40-52 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Le, Ty Van.
Does 40-52 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 40-52 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 40-52 78 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40-52 78 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.