Violations at 149-05 79 Avenue
Queens, NY 11367 · BBL 4-06690-0016 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 97 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall and east wall (labeled 2nd floor) at public hall, 1st story, section ''a'', at west
Jun 29, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door (labeled as 7th floor) at compactor closet, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges (labeled as 7th floor) at compactor closet, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose lock set at fire door at east wall leading to stair b (labeled as 7th floor) at public hall, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose lock set at fire door at west wall leading to stair a (labeled as 7th floor) at public hall, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story
Oct 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story
Oct 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 427, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 427
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story, section at west
Nov 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story, section at west
Nov 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at compactor closet at public hall, 1st story, section at west
Nov 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 229, 1st story, 5th apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 229
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 229, 1st story, 5th apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 229
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 719
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 7; in the entire apartment located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 719
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead paint that is xrf tested inconclusive at 0.5 mg/cm2 (28 rcny §11-07(b)) from required window and/or door friction surfaces and make floors smooth and cleanable, in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 719
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at north, the 3rd room from east at south, the bathroom located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 719
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 719
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 719
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 719
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 719
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 719, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 719
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 532, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''center''
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 532
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 532, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''center''
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 532
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 532, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''center''
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 532
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 427, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 427
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor. in the kitchen located at apt 427, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 427
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter top at south in the kitchen located at apt 427, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 427
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plywood floor of sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 427, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 427
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 427, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 427
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit compactor closet room door at public hall, 6th story, section ''west''
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective compactor closet room door at public hall, 6th story, section ''west''
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the vestibule door to basement story public hall
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set vestibule door to basement story public hall
May 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
May 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at public hall, 6th story, section ''center''
May 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 6th story, section ''center''
May 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a double cylinder key operated lock installed at the vestibule door to the public hall, basement level.
May 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors fire door not self closing a stairway, west section at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 19, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors fire door not self closing to b stairway,west section at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 19, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors (fire door) ''a'' at fire stairs, 3rd story
Aug 11, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 427, 3rd story
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 427
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 427, 3rd story
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 427
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 427, 3rd story
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 427
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (fire door) ''a'' at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations
The newest 50 of 63 DOB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations
29 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building facade and appurtenances. note:at time ofinspection observed at 1)south elevation,exposure#1;inadequate ac unitsupport on 2nd fl. (i)object stored on fire escape on 5th fl. 2)north
Aug 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
03x10,39y02,59y02,56y02,56y13,16#11. 03x10-emergency phone not working16##-replace worn heatch door pivots on numerous floors.
Aug 7, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.10.9 tiebacks shall be installed perpendicular to the face of the bldg or opposing angle tiebacks shall be installed. single tieback installed at an angle are prohibited. noted: suspended scaffolding
Aug 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
77b11,03x10,41t07. 77b11-replace to guard to 21" as per apendix k-3. 03x10-emergency phone in elevator phone in elevator elevator not working.
Aug 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
39y02,56y02,56y13,03x10,77b11,21d06. 03x10-emergency phone in elevatornot working. 77b11-replace toe guard to 21" as per appendix k3. 21d06-keeper on basement door unsecured.
Aug 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
42n10-remove by passed fuse from controller. 77b11-replace toe guard to 21 as per appendix k3. 21d06-unsecured keeper on lobby door. 03x10-emergency phone not working in elevator.
Aug 29, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10.(83-x-10)elevator out of service repair/restore to service. rule rs 18 11-02
Aug 22, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66z02/66z13/41a10 41-properly secure carbon contacts, remove tie wrapsholding these contacts together.
Aug 16, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08a01,51b07,38q03,16a10,21l10,58e10.51b07-spin outs,38q03,missing covers,16a10-top floor door damaged by the keeper,keeper missing & screw. 21l0-basement lock causes problems,stalling elevator in the basement.
Jul 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83l10,42l10.83l10-return to service.
Jul 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
41a06 (41-a-06)main contacts are secured with wire ties.
Jul 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51b07/38q03. 51b07-cable spinouts, 38q03-covers on car top.
May 4, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31h10/51b07. 51- cable's spinouts
Apr 25, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31h10/51b07. 57- cable's spinouts.
Apr 25, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
58-h-10,58-b-11/ 58h brake pads worn. 58b install proper brake pins
Mar 14, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
58-h-10,58-b-11/58h brake pads work (loud noise) 58b install proper pins for brake.
Mar 14, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
58m07/28m07. (58-m-07)cotter pin missing on brake pin. (28-m-07)door operator cover is missing.
Oct 18, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
32l11/83v01/31h10. (32-l-11)springs on counterweight shackels are broken. (83-v-01)car does not stop level on floors 3,2,1. (31-h-10)car guide shoes are worn.
Oct 18, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
32l11/05e01/21l10/21d06. (32-l-11)spring on counterweight shackel is broken. (05-e-01)car door is rubbing against return wall. (21-l-10)interlock on 6 floor needs adjustment shuts down car in flight. (21-d-06)i
Oct 18, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
58m07 86m07 28m07 10h11 (58)cover over plunger (28)cover (10)rear
Jun 4, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39g12-08v01-39b07-39b09. 39-provide proper splash guards 39-b-09 remove card board 39-g fuses.
Mar 18, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30i12. counter weight shackle spring.
Mar 18, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:at cellar & subcellar area supt's apt concrete floor and ceiling opened approx 3'x6' and installed wood staircase to subcellar from cellar(supts apt) also erected partitions to
Jun 1, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of bldgs records and c of o #106533.illegal occupancy noted:sobcellar to be used legally for boiler room and storage now having occupancy.area under superintentent
Jun 1, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
35,14,21,74,p,m,l,y (35) unable to gain access to complete inspection (21) bsmt indicator (74) clear oil on machine base and on top of car.
May 14, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35,09,14,21,05,p,m,m,l,l,(35) unable to gain access to complete inspection (09) provide two gibs on car door (21)7flr indicator (05) adjust car door speed (too fast)
May 14, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35,21,14,p,l,m,(35) unable to gain access to complete inspection (21) 2fl indicator
May 14, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36i.
Nov 23, 1992
Resolve