178 Beach 120 Street

Queens, NY 11694BBL 4-16229-0073Map

178 Beach 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Queens, 11694. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Karalis, John. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 22 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 34
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 111

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 12, 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 · 34

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
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.
Apr 15, 2024
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 27, 2023
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.
Mar 29, 2023
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.
Mar 4, 2022
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.
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.
Dec 5, 2017
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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dead bugs and stagnant water at basement at north
Jul 29, 2015
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1rear, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the upper sash window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1rear, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sewer waste pipe leaking at basement at north
Jul 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at basement at north
Jul 29, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass at lower sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance window in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 14, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
May 28, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection on main drain pipe at basement
May 28, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage water at floor at basement
May 28, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1rear, 1st story, apartment at east
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic tile wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1rear, 1st story, apartment at east
Apr 17, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage on floor at cellar
Mar 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell from building entrance to, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar throughout
Mar 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling at cellar throughout
Mar 7, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire and bx cable at ceiling at cellar throughout
Mar 7, 2015
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.
Feb 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded sheetrock ceiling throughtout. at basement
Aug 29, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the leaky soil-pipe at basement
Aug 29, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plasterboard at ceiling throughout at cellar
Jul 1, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2014
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 10, 2013
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 10, 2013
V%-dob violation

ECB violations · 6

Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.dob records indicates residence as a 4 family.(1st & 2nd fl). illegal occupancy noted: at 2nd fl level. converted to 2nd fl into 1 apt.
Jul 24, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 2
Work w/o permit. work noted: at 2nd fl removed water & waste lines for1 kitchen,toilet in water closet. removed full partitions in 2 bedrooms & living room. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condi
Jul 24, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg noted: at right side of bldg near 2nd flr windows,found siding (shingles) area apprx 6' x 20' missing and expose sheathing.rmdy: repair defects forthwith. maintain building.
Apr 23, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted at exp#4(right side) of bldg at 2nd fl beneath windows a section of siding,approx 20'x 6' has detached & is missing exposing sheathing,also a section betwe
Feb 19, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:there are multiple cracks in brick steps to front porch.small piece of brick are missing.rem:repair defects.maintain bldg.
Apr 26, 2014 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 3
Work w/o a permit: demolished 90% of wood frame garage. no permits on file. remedy: obtain permit(s)/restore to prior legal condition.
Jan 16, 2014 · Penalty $200
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt ALL
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Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2
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Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Jul 11, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 11, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jul 11, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Door/window
Window frame
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 15, 2015 · Apt BASEME
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Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 15, 2015 · Apt BASEME
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Door/window
Window pane
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Plumbing
Sewer
May 18, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Door/window
Window frame
May 18, 2015 · Apt 1R
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Water leak
Heavy flow
May 17, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
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Water leak
Damp spot
May 17, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
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Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
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Door/window
Window frame
May 17, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
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Door/window
Window frame
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
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Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 1REAR
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1915
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,200 ft²
Lot area: 4,000 ft²
Zoning: R4A
Community board: 414
Council district: 32
Block / lot: 16229 / 73
Assessed value: $50,640
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #408070, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 178 Beach 120 Street

Who owns 178 Beach 120 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Karalis, John.

Does 178 Beach 120 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 Beach 120 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 178 Beach 120 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Beach 120 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.