78-14 97 Avenue
Queens, NY 11416BBL 4-09050-0007Map
Owner of record: Defbear 78-14-97th Ave LLC
78-14 97 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Queens, 11416. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Defbear 78-14-97th Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 15 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 61
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 20
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 7, 2026
Open — 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 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 15, 2021
Open — 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 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at north and east walls in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of making window openly in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incandescent at front entrance
Dec 27, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer system from front entrance to in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2007 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operating lock at metal entrance door to building , 1st story
Jul 13, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.noted:in nov #34929035y issued 9/15/11.at time of inspection no document filed to remedy hazardous violation.rem:comply with commissioner's orde
Aug 31, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioners order contained in nov#34929035y issued on 9/15/11. for constr work etc done w/o a permit. rmdy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Aug 19, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-203.1(1) failure to comply w/requirement 28-201.1;28-201.2(4) of admin code. not compliance noted: vacate order notice posted has been removed. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
Mar 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34929035y issued on 9/15/11. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 10, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34929035y issued on 9/15/11 installed btrm gas line etc @ cellar w/o a permit rem: comply w/ the comm order
Nov 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob's records (mdr #409897) indicate residence is a legal 3 family (1st fl & 2nd fl). residence is now altered for
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted: at cellar level erected full height partition for 3 rooms,bathroom enclosure & installed water & waste lines for 3pc bathroom (shower,toilet,sink) & residential sink. gas line for
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal-ly approved number of families. bldg. dept. records which indicate residence legally approved for 3 families. residence now altered for
Feb 13, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit(s). in cellar erected full height partitions creating 2 "class apts" with separate locking devices. also created public corridor with no secondary means of egress, also created rear exit and
Feb 13, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed according to building department records. d.o.b. records which indicate residence legally approved for 3 families. residence now occupied as 5 family. in cellar created 2
Feb 13, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 4, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 409
- Council district
- 32
- Block / lot
- 9050 / 7
- Assessed value
- $60,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #409897, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 78-14 97 Avenue
Who owns 78-14 97 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Defbear 78-14-97th Ave LLC.
Does 78-14 97 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 78-14 97 Avenue 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 78-14 97 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78-14 97 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.