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
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 · 98
- 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 - 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 2, 2024
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 12, 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead door , 3rd story
Apr 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 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.
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles & concrete floor at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective disconnected flue pipe at boiler at cellar
Nov 10, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at boiler room at cellar
Nov 10, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Dec 9, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance to building
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.