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108-78 42 Avenue

Queens, NY 11368BBL 4-01998-0026Map

Owner of record: Tavbro Recreational LLC

108-78 42 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11368. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tavbro Recreational LLC. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
98
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
178

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 98

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardent plaster at all stories public hall at public hall

    Apr 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door of the building, 1st story at public hall

    Apr 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead door , 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door heading to cellar court, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Mar 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies and fire escapes at west side of the building. (all stories)

    Mar 28, 2019

    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

    Mar 28, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 28, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 22, 2018

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 6, 2018

    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

    Dec 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Dec 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles & concrete floor at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of hanging and exposed electric wires from ceiling to ground at boiler room

    Dec 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster on north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 1, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective disconnected flue pipe at boiler at cellar

    Nov 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at boiler room at cellar

    Nov 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work at front of building exterior side parapet wall

    Oct 17, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work at west exterior side of building towards north corner , 4th story

    Oct 17, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles raised up approx 1 inch at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 4, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bags of salt, water coolers and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 4, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Dec 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Dec 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts, flower pots and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Dec 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew north, south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance to building

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 13, 2003

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler insp report as per dob records.

    Dec 16, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldgs dept records illegal use noted bldg dept record c of o 181645 indicates cellar to be used as a boiler room and ordinary use cellar has been converted

    Mar 3, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulations in residential district.at side(driveway)a yellow commercial truck stored commercial vehicle has 2 door notregistered plate va- truck p.tw 14031.remedy:conform to parking regula

    Jan 8, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ commissioners order in that vi 34534055p issued on 7/31/06 for work w/o a permit for class a apt in cellar. noted not access vi based upon d.o.b records no permits or pra or ara to correct

    Nov 3, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob indicates c of o #q181645 to be legally approved 6 fam dwelling cellar boiler rm & ordinary use.

    Jul 31, 2006 · Penalty $3,050

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions & installed water & waste lines w/ gas line for stove. remedy: obtained permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jul 31, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulation in a residential district. work noted: at interior of lot &26, illegal parking commercial white truck plate:42176-as with sign"ln products:, contrary to zoning residential area r

    Feb 5, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg noted at foyer lobby entrance to bldg ceiling open exposed plumbing lines wood slatts electrical wiring remedy: make the necessary repairs maintain bldg

    Jun 3, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    50a, 50b. 50a) safety valve has no discharge pipe, pipe down to a safe point. 50b) debris in boiler room.

    Apr 16, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district dead storage of an uregistered vectice in rear yard 1, red pontial grand am with no plates and no valid rebistration remedy; discontinue illegal use.

    Oct 1, 2002 · Penalty $480

    Active
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  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of bldg. records illegal occupancy noted : legal 6 families with ordinary use at cellar converted now into illegal 6fam with store at cellar note : at cellar ( fr

    Mar 4, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted ; at cellar ( front ) created an entrance for store with stairs ( concrete ) excavating sidewalk, w/o permit on file with bldg dept remedy : obtain permit or restore to prior legal

    Mar 4, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 3L

    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 (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
6,375 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
404
Council district
21
Block / lot
1998 / 26
Assessed value
$834,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #415022, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 108-78 42 Avenue

Who owns 108-78 42 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tavbro Recreational LLC.

Does 108-78 42 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.

Is 108-78 42 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 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 108-78 42 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 108-78 42 Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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