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79-29 68 Avenue

Queens, NY 11379BBL 4-03782-0054Map

Owner of record: Drouin, John

79-29 68 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Queens, 11379. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Drouin, John. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 16 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 31

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    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.

    Mar 3, 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.

    Mar 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. vacate # 167982, entire building, posted at entrance door of all apartment, mailbox and windows. date posted and mailed july 13, 2021 effective date, july 14, 2021.

    Jul 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2021

    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 14, 2021

    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.

    Oct 23, 2018

    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 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Feb 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 30, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 18, 2016 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 18, 2016 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2016 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2016 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2016 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2016 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Nov 24, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,200 ft²
Lot area
2,342 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3782 / 54
Assessed value
$77,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #418295, last renewed Oct 24, 2023.

Questions about 79-29 68 Avenue

Who owns 79-29 68 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Drouin, John.

Does 79-29 68 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 79-29 68 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 79-29 68 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79-29 68 Avenue?

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.