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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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 25, 2025
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.
Dec 5, 2024
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 29, 2023
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 18, 2022
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.
Mar 17, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox entrance to building at stoop
Oct 27, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing saddle at front entrance door located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.