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85-40 76 Street

Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08839-0025Map

Owner of record: Hernandez-Vargas, Jose R

85-40 76 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Queens, 11421. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hernandez-Vargas, Jose R. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 6 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
49

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 2025

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 · 19

  • 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 25, 2025

    Open — Info 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 5, 2024

    Open — Info 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 29, 2023

    Open — Info 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 18, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox entrance to building at stoop

    Oct 27, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sashes window in the 1st bedroom from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling 3 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window in the 1st living room from east at center located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective cabinets at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing saddle at front entrance door located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalanced 1st from north lower sash window at east wall in east room located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit lower sash window at west wall in north/west room located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Requesting an engineer's report due to charred joists, sections of roof open, fire and water damages throughout apartment in 1fl and 2 fl. an engineer's report is required to assess all wood joists including charred wood joists and stability of apartment in 1fl & 2fl due to fire damages

    Jul 14, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. observed missing windows, damages walls/ceilings, water damage throught building, charred wood joists, and sections of roof open exposing building to all elements due to fire.

    Jul 14, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 14, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection responding to an incident observed unpermitted plumbing work completed at cellar level. observed a 3-piece bathroom, residential sink and a stove. upon review in dob

    Jul 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection responding to an incident observed a class "a" apt at cellar level. observed full height partitions erecting 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen area. upon review i

    Jul 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Lack of secondary means of egress. at time of inspection responding to an incident observed a class "a" apt at cellar level. there are insufficient light and ventilation with no secondary means of egress at cel

    Jul 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Contrary to certificate of occupancy. at time of inspection responding to an incident observed a class "a" apartment at cellar level. observed 2 bedrooms, 3-piece bathroom, a kitchen with stove, residential sin

    Jul 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. at time of inspection responding to an incident observed electrical work completed at cellar level. observed a tv, portable fan, electrical lighting fixtures at bathroom and a

    Jul 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35027084y issued on 10/20/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Mar 24, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Falure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35027084y is sued on 10/20/14. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. rmdy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Feb 7, 2015 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35027084y issued on 10/20/14. for exterior constr work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Dec 8, 2014 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit(s).work noted: removed original material at front & side facade and replaced it w/approx 400sf of stucco face.added one entry door at front of residence,removed one window at front and install

    Oct 20, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: noted: at 2nd flr flrs in hallway slopping hairline cracks in walls & at base moulding,entire water leaking into light fixture in kitchen at ceiling,at ent

    Mar 17, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted excavated rear of extension 1 story of back yard of 2 story wooden house for installing done staircase of cellar enterance sized about 12'x4x6'deep and left over debris and dir

    Jun 20, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 23, 2010 · 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
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,480 ft²
Lot area
1,902 ft²
Zoning
R3-1
Community board
409
Council district
32
Block / lot
8839 / 25
Assessed value
$44,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #915767, last renewed Oct 7, 2019.

Questions about 85-40 76 Street

Who owns 85-40 76 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hernandez-Vargas, Jose R.

Does 85-40 76 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 85-40 76 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 85-40 76 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85-40 76 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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