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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 96
- 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 21, 2025
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.
Jun 12, 2025
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 16, 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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 29, 2023
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at the scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 16, 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Jan 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable gas fired boiler in the cellar at boiler room
Jan 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at cellar
Dec 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant metal material at ceiling at boiler room
Dec 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inopererable gas fired boiler at boiler room
Dec 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.