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2-79 St Nicholas Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03442-0001Map

Owner of record: 279 St Nicholas LLC

2-79 St Nicholas Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 279 St Nicholas LLC. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2025.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
109

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 96

  • 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 21, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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 16, 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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2023

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at the scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at the wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    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.

    Apr 16, 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective burners at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective leaking air valve at radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window latch at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jan 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling near stairs to trap door at cellar

    Aug 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable gas fired boiler in the cellar at boiler room

    Jan 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at cellar

    Dec 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at electrical pannel and ceiling in the cellar at cellar

    Dec 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant metal material at ceiling at boiler room

    Dec 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective inopererable gas fired boiler at boiler room

    Dec 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble sadle at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the cellar at cellar

    Dec 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 24, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 24, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 29, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 29, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 29, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 29, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 12, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. i observed in the cellar new gas piping+new gas fittings+fresh sealent. approximately60ft 1 1/4 gas pipe was running along the ceiling in cellar connecting

    Mar 13, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building w/o inspection and certifications givenby dob. i observed in cellar newly gas piping running in the ceiling in the cellar connecting to hot water heater+boiler. gas was being supp

    Mar 13, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. i observed in the cellar new gas work by the gas meters. the removal of 3/4 inch gas pipe and the illegal gas by- pass also observed new gas work on the rearranged gas meter sent to

    Mar 13, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters 2 unions installed on the gas piping that material is not code compliant in the place they were installed. utility company locked head of gas

    Aug 13, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters meters new gas piping installed that has not been tested. utility company locked head of service., perform test

    Aug 13, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    20181002

    Aug 13, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    20181002

    Aug 13, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    20181002

    Aug 13, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters new gas piping installed that has not been tested. utility company locked head of gas service., perform test.

    Aug 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    20181002

    Aug 13, 2018

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters, gas being supplied to the building without dob authorization after new gas piping was installed with a permit., file for required permits and

    Aug 13, 2018 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters new gas piping installed without a permit. utility company locked head of gas service., obtain all required permits.

    Aug 13, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters, gas being supplied to the building without dob authorization after new gas piping was installed without a permit., file for required permits

    Aug 13, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in the cellar by the gas meters 2 unions installed on the gas piping that material is not code compliant in the place they were installed. utility company locked head of gas

    Aug 13, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection i observed in cellar by the gas meters new gas piping installed without a permit utility company locked head of gas service, obtain permit

    Aug 13, 2018 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154,3a,c,50a,51. peerless cast iron,lp steam blk,ec-05,oil fired 3a,cadvanced corrosion and major collapse of the flue pipe. 50a-heavy ash accumulation in th chimney base emissions blockage; 51-hazardous opera

    Nov 22, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: a wooden wall at rear of premises is no longer properly secured and is leaning in towards rear yard. door leading from rear yard that is used for rear fire escape cannot be

    Jul 31, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg hazardous grove street side of the 3 story bldg at third floor exterior large section of vyual siding (8'-0x10'-0) has dislogde from the bldg the second fl exterior large (8x10)section

    Dec 27, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall note a section of vinyl siding on the side between third and 2nd floor groove street of building missing loose and hanging remedy:make all necessary repairs in a safe

    Dec 24, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    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 (S3)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,818 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3442 / 1
Assessed value
$410,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #409551, last renewed Dec 11, 2025.

Questions about 2-79 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 2-79 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 279 St Nicholas LLC.

Does 2-79 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 2-79 St Nicholas Avenue 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 2-79 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2-79 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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