52-78 74 Street
Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-02489-0035Map
Owner of record: Cheng, Lai Po
52-78 74 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1987 in Queens, 11373. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cheng, Lai Po. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 12 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 15
- 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.
Nov 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock assembly at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 31, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder door lock assembly at metal building entrance gate , 1st story
Dec 31, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 2
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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailbox 1 sty pub hall and boiler room door.
May 19, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked at 1 sty pub hall.
May 19, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''
May 19, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve 2 sty apt 2 front room. , section '' ''
May 19, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve 2 sty apt 2 living room. , section '' ''
May 19, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal-ly approved # of families. certificate of occupancy #205048 states re-sidence is legally approved for three families. residence now altered
Jun 19, 1999 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy #205048. c of o states building is legally approved for three families. building now occupiedby four families. illegal occupancy noted: at cellar partitions erect-
Jun 19, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 2, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1987
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 30
- Block / lot
- 2489 / 35
- Assessed value
- $92,940
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #423302, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 52-78 74 Street
Who owns 52-78 74 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheng, Lai Po.
Does 52-78 74 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 52-78 74 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 52-78 74 Street built?
City records list 1987 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 52-78 74 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.