Queens · Block 3068 · Lot 22 · 11379

78-25 Metropolitan Avenue

2 floors · 2 apartments · 4,080 sq ft · built 1989 · class K4 · owner of record: Valenza, Felice

30open violations
$13,650ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2019-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-11-12 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1143 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (8) · $13,650 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Apr 26, 2022Zoning CLASS - 2
ILLEGAL USE IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT IS OPERATING IN A C1-3 DISTRICT ON GROUND FLOOR,A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR12-10.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED IN A BUSINESS AS"BEAUTY SPA"AN
#35665705Y
Aug 1, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Dec 18, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
BC3314.5 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUPPORTED PIPE SCF PLATFORM.NOTE:ATO MY INSP OBSERVED BLDG EXP3 SUPPORTED PIPE SCF INSTALLED W/PLATFORM PROVIDED UNSAFE CONDITION.NO SUPPORT,NO GUARDRAILS,NOT FULLY PLANK PLATFORM 1
#35639005Y
May 3, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Sep 8, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED:OBSERVED ON 79ST&@FRONT OF BLDG@EXP1 CRACKS&JOINT SEPARATION.MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL.
#35587039K
Jan 18, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Aug 10, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
PEDESTRIANS PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS#BC3307.6.4.8. NOTE=AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT EXPOSURE 1 AND 4. I ALSO OBSERVED THAT UNDERSIDE OF SWS WAS NOT PROVIDED W/
#35590830J
Jan 25, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$625
Jul 28, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION#3307.6.4.8.NOTE:AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT EXPOSURE 1 AND 4.I ALSO OBSERVED THAT UNDERSIDE OF SIDEWALK SHED WAS NOT PROV
#35585196P
Nov 23, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$2,400
Jul 19, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED:AT 79 STREET ELEVATION ADJACENT TO METROPOLITAN AVE ARE BULGING BRICKS VISIBLE CRACKS & JOINT SEPARATION.ALSO AT FRONT ELEVATION ON METROPOLITAN AVE V
#35584782N
Jan 18, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jul 19, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DEPT OF BUILDING RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.NOTED;AT 1ST FLOOR CONVERTED OCCUPIED AS ADULT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT MASSAGE PARLOR "BEAUTY SPA" WITH 3 MASSAGE ROOMS MA
#35584779M
Jan 18, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jul 19, 2021Zoning CLASS - 2
ZR 73-36 AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL OCCUPIED AS ADULT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT AND PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT (AS PER ZR 12-10) MASSAGE PARLOR "BEAUTY SPA" WITH 3 MASSAGE ROOMS WITHOUT BSA APPROVAL AS REQUIRE
#35584780J
Jan 18, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#17696
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#17179
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#37302
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#18614
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#38749
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#21005
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (7)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 18, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 5)
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (14) · C 2 · B 4 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 25, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 29, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 7, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Apr 22, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Mar 17, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 18, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Dec 4, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Dec 7, 2023BApt 2F · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 11, 2024
Dec 7, 2023BApt 2F · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJan 11, 2024
Nov 10, 2021CApt 2R · § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 16, 2021
Nov 10, 2021CApt 2R · § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT STOVE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 16, 2021
Nov 10, 2021BApt 2R · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHDec 15, 2021
Dec 11, 2017A§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMar 16, 2018
Dec 11, 2017BApt 2 · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYJan 15, 2018

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