155-40 79 Street
Queens, NY 11414BBL 4-11458-0038Map
Owner of record: Lai, (As Trustee), Tung Lin
155-40 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1980 in Queens, 11414. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lai, (As Trustee), Tung Lin. HPD has recorded 178 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 178
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 120
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 · 178
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base inside the cabinet under sink. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet observed at ceiliing in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective enamel glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3rdflt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLT
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the evidence of visible mold at grout at west wall and along bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3rdflt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3rdflt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window sill at east wall in the terrace located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wastage line pipe in the bathroom located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt C
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.
May 6, 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 5, 2025
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system at north wall in the foyer located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit glass sliding door at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vent cover at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2024 · Apt C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or other buildings department records. no co or dob record allowing additional illegal off-street parking. noted at time of inspection: i obser
Feb 17, 2022
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to comply with zoning resolution's front yard planting requirement. at the time of inspection, i observed 126 square feet of newly installed concrete surface. property is located on r5 zoning district a
Feb 17, 2022
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building and parts thereof in a code-compliant manner. illegal off-street parking maintained without dob approval contrary to zr 25-62, bc 3202.2.2.4, and/or dot specifications, creating a h
Feb 17, 2022
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt APT3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt APT3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLT
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 26, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
May 26, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 10, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 1, 2023 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1980
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 410
- Council district
- 32
- Block / lot
- 11458 / 38
- Assessed value
- $72,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #421400, last renewed Sep 17, 2022.
Questions about 155-40 79 Street
Who owns 155-40 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lai, (As Trustee), Tung Lin.
Does 155-40 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 178 housing violations at this property.
Is 155-40 79 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 155-40 79 Street built?
City records list 1980 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 155-40 79 Street?
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.