87-40 78 Street
Queens, NY 11421BBL 4-08908-0138Map
Owner of record: Zheng, Xiu
87-40 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Queens, 11421. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Zheng, Xiu. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on February 26, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 2
- 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.
Feb 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all light fixtures and electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. work noted: on 1st flr level erected full height partitions (subdivided 1st flr apt). rear dwelling has no access to front. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
May 25, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
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Rubbish
Jul 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 8, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 18, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,716 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,714 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-1
- Community board
- 409
- Council district
- 32
- Block / lot
- 8908 / 138
- Assessed value
- $58,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #927264, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.
Questions about 87-40 78 Street
Who owns 87-40 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zheng, Xiu.
Does 87-40 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 87-40 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 87-40 78 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 87-40 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.