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87-32 78 Street

Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08908-0034Map

Owner of record: Nian Chai Lin

87-32 78 Street is a two-family home built in 2020 in Queens, 11421. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Nian Chai Lin. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 4 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
6

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 · 8

  • 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Failure to notify the dept prior to commencement of demolition. noted:at time of my inspection of a 2 sty bldg demolition completed i observed in dob's records that no notification was given prior to the start

    Aug 1, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at the rear ofthe building the garage is in a state of disrepair with broken doors and cracks.rem:repair and or replace

    Jun 6, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35355889y issued on 10-01-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Jan 19, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35355888m issued on 10/01/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit

    Jan 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35355889y issued on 10/01/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bul

    Nov 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit(s)-work noted-at time of inspection-entire premises-demo/reno w/ all partitions and ceilings demo/removed w/ electrical outlets and switches/fixtures hanging removed water/waste lines including

    Oct 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant order-at time of inspection-rear building and the garage in total disrepair-several area w/ vertical and horizontal cracks throughout. engineering report required

    Oct 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    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 (B1)
Year built
2020
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,862 ft²
Lot area
3,147 ft²
Zoning
R3-1
Community board
409
Council district
32
Block / lot
8908 / 34
Assessed value
$57,960
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 87-32 78 Street

Who owns 87-32 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nian Chai Lin.

Does 87-32 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 87-32 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 87-32 78 Street built?

City records list 2020 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 87-32 78 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.