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79-20 Cypress Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03559-0074Map

Owner of record: Beta Two Enterprise INC

79-20 Cypress Avenue is an office building built in 1920 in Queens, 11385. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Beta Two Enterprise INC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2022. 1 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 17, 2022

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 · 18

  • 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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    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 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose and sagging acoustical drop ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 30 square feet at walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling ,west and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 30 square feet at ceiling ,west and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. approx 7 feet by 1 inch vertical crack at west exterior wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. approx 7 feet by 1/2 inch vertical crack at west exterior wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal breaching not inserted into chimmney and not properly sealed at boiler room

    Jan 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building safe condn:exp #2 siding at 2nd floor at rear 20' was partly detached and loose.rear of 2nd floor had cracked interior finishes at walls and ceilings,with sagging ceilings at some locations.owner to retn nyspe to evalu entire struct&prep repr plans bldg to be rpr'd undr prmt start by 03/22/2021 & compltd by 05/14/2021

    Jan 22, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 13, 2000

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35542716j issued on 10/28/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Dec 29, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements: atthe time of inspection & observed at 79-18 cypress access to 79-20 cypress rear yards,construction debris,washing machines,skids,woods,scrap

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted:at rear yard,construction debris,skids,wood furring,metal scraps,excessive tires piledup all over the rear yard approx.'40 cu.yd.photo ta

    Mar 17, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use 3a,5a,15,24b,36,19b,3a,34b 50a-flue pipe out of chimney 50b-fire damper missing 50c-missing nipple on 67 blow down 50d-missing check valve do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are imme

    Jan 22, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in-code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure 2,4 wall leaning & bulging, at interior walls shows signs of separation at corners. also water damaged ceiling i

    Jan 15, 2020

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit.work noted:at front removed store front,new concrete floor slab with "q"decking,new metal beams with metal supports.at rear built extension approx.25'wx25'lx12'h with masonary block and bric

    Mar 13, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 10, 2020 · 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
Office building (O5)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
3,008 ft²
Lot area
2,469 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3559 / 74
Assessed value
$139,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #923004, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 79-20 Cypress Avenue

Who owns 79-20 Cypress Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Beta Two Enterprise INC.

Does 79-20 Cypress Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 79-20 Cypress 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 79-20 Cypress Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79-20 Cypress Avenue?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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