Violations at 41-50 78 Street
Queens, NY 11373 · BBL 4-01497-0023 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 428 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly on compactor closet door, 6th floor as labeled at public hall, 5th story, section ''b'', at north
Mar 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch on compactor closet door, 6th floor as labeled at public hall, 5th story, section ''b'', at north
Mar 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate # 260466 at apartment 619 (east 4). date posted and mailed : march 06, 2026. effective date : march 09, 2026 in the entire apartment located at apt, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide handset at exterior of bulkhead door that allows unobstructed re-entry from roof to public hall stairs, 6th story. , section at north
Feb 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisiting of acoustic tiles at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 319, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east , section at north
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 319
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 319, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east , section at north
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 319
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 619, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east , section at north
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 619
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 520, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north ''
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 520
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 520, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 520
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 520, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 520
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of awning underneath fire escape obstructing travel of dropladder at 4th stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 6th story balcony 4th stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 5th story balcony 4th stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 4th story balcony 4th stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony 4th stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony at 2nd stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 6th story balcony at 1st stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 5th story balcony at 1st stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony at 1st stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony at 1st stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 1st story balcony at 1st stack from south at building front at fire escape
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 610, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 610
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 610, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 610
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 610, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 610
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 610, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 610
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the foyer located at apt 610, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 610
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended acoustical tile ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 308, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 308
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble stair treads, 9th and 10th from bottom up leading to 1st story, public hall stairs at cellar, section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble stair tread, 12th from bottom up leading to 4th story at public hall stairs, 3rd story, section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 204, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east , section at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 204
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended acoustical tile ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 204, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east , section at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 204
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 408, 3rd story, 8th apartment from north at east , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 408
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 408, 3rd story, 8th apartment from north at east , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 408
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 408, 3rd story, 8th apartment from north at east , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 408
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash of fire escape window located at apt 324, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''b'', at north
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 324
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 324, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''b'', at north
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 324
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 324, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''b'', at north
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 324
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended acoustical tile ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door to room with fire escape window located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a'', at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cable at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended acoustic tile ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit hinges at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 509, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 509
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing door at laundry room
Jun 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations
35 DOB violations, newest first.
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection observed fire, water and smoke damage along with windows removed to apartment #619.
Feb 16, 2026
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 23, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 1, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p2142
Aug 24, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p2141
Aug 24, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p2142
Jun 24, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
4p2141
Jun 23, 1999
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Mar 4, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(50)motor room (51)excessive noise main machine
Dec 30, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(50)motor room (51)provide cover for 2nd floor lock
Dec 30, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations
19 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 2
Failure to permit holder to provide inspection acess to and/or expose ongoing work. const on an active & permitted work site.note: @time of inspection a non active jobsite, observed c-hooks & parapet clapms
Jul 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted @ apt. 210. erected full height partition walls to create 2 additional bedrooms (living room & 1 bedroom). remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 25, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note:atthe time of inspection,observe chipping/spalling bricks on 5th to 7th floor masonry facade at west elevation,exposures #3,(at the corner of
Jul 21, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain:noted @ 6th fl level exterior fire escape above metical center.fire escape is obstructed debris & large a/c unit reducing/obstructing the landing.remove all obstructions keep all exits,egres
Sep 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit,work noted:studio apt.704 subdivided living room with demissing partition wall with a door to create a bedroom.rem:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
05q3.16t7.40t7.80b14 05q3 vision panel unguard 16t7 7 fl inside door 16l1 door checks on fls 2.3.4.5.6. 29l01 adjust door open 40t7 serviceco. info 42n11 f5 fuse on controller by passed 56y13 56y2 properly sea
Oct 3, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10.71q3.68m7.69m7.67x10 in car emergency ph. inoperative
Jun 26, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
52,b,14 09,h,07 16,m,07 40,m,07 15,m,07 52 shorten gov rope 16m missing covers on hirth door hings 09 car floor worn 40m sign on door mr 15m install crertif frame in car
Nov 17, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51f11,50y14,74u16,(51)repair worm and gears(50)seal oil leak at machine(74)install city id # on equipment in mr
May 9, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51f11,51y14,08v01,(51)repair worm and gears(51)seal oil leak at machine(08)adjust floor level
May 9, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84certifying to the installation of requred fire protection systems. file report.
Jan 5, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y 74m 35r 50=clean & seal leaks 74 provide city id#s #35 remove all old tv antena equiptment
Aug 30, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v1,57o2,58o2,59o2,35p7.
Sep 25, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8u1,57o2,58o2,59o2,35p7,14m7.
Sep 25, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,57o. 35 unable to gain access to machine room to complete inspection.
Feb 23, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,18m,57o. 35 unable to gain access to machine room to complete inspection. 18 provide cover a rolles on 7 floor.
Feb 23, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,15j,28h,57o, 35p-unable to complete entire inspection. 15j-main fl. door
Jun 9, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,28h,57o, 35p-unable to complete entire inspection
Jun 9, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,03o,01l,50y,35o, 73.perform 5 year test and tag device properly and file form #3. 01.when car is put back in service call 1-212- 312-8740.
Aug 31, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve