68-27 78 Street

Queens, NY 11379BBL 4-03796-0007Map

68-27 78 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Queens, 11379. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is L Tos, Richard J. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 19 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 31

What to know

Concern

2 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 · 20

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
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.
Nov 21, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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 11, 2025
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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 15, 2024
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.
Nov 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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 28, 2023
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.
Nov 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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 3, 2022
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.
Mar 3, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out

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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 14, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
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 14, 2021
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.
Nov 1, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Nov 17, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance window in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell & return buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 13, 2008 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd marble tread from bottom stair vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
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 door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard night inspection.
Sep 18, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system door 1 sty pub hall to cellar.
Sep 11, 1985
Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 7

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Non-hazardous
Gas vent connector back pitched. heat expapes from top of hot water heater. remedy: install connector at proper pitch
Aug 12, 2003 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Pipin and equipment installed improperly all hot wated feed conected to one another. remedy: install piping and equipment properly to seperate all lines.
Aug 12, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certificate by this department. remedy: file for required permits and have necessary test and inspection performed
Aug 12, 2003 · Penalty $200
Resolve

Complaints

Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Mold
Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 1F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Doors
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Windows
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close
General
Windows
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close

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General
Windows
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 7, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 7, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
General
Windows
May 7, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 7, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
General
Windows
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt C
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt C
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt D
Close
Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Aug 26, 2003 · Apt 2FRT
Close
Nonconst
Odor
Aug 8, 2003 · Apt 2F
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 (S4)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 2
Residential units: 4
Building area: 4,740 ft²
Lot area: 2,370 ft²
Zoning: R4-1
Community board: 405
Council district: 30
Block / lot: 3796 / 7
Assessed value: $413,550
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #418217, last renewed Aug 30, 2018.

Questions about 68-27 78 Street

Who owns 68-27 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is L Tos, Richard J.

Does 68-27 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 68-27 78 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 68-27 78 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 68-27 78 Street?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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