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78-14 97 Avenue, Queens

BIN 4188044BBL 4090500007Block 9050 · Lot 7Built 19102 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
1 open Class C — see them ↓$1,880.00 recorded as due
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78-14 97 Avenue at a glance

78-14 97 Avenue, Queens has 16 open city records on file, 1 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $1,880.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 1 eviction at this building. It last sold on Apr 29, 2005 for $580,000. The most recent record is dated May 7, 2026.

Open Class C
1
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
8
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
7
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$1,880.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
7.67
3 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
1
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
3
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
May 7, 2026
HPD record

Health score for 78-14 97 Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

B
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 143 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 1
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 8
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $1,880
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 78-14 97 Avenue

143 records on file, every agency interleaved. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 78-14 97 Avenue

$1,880.00 is recorded as due across the 28 summonses below, out of $115,480.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 78-14 97 Avenue
049628575KMar 13, 2026FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETJun 11, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$80.00
047452779NSep 27, 2022STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCEJan 30, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
047462947MAug 8, 2022FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETNov 7, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
047452669MJul 7, 2022DIRTY SIDEWALKOct 5, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
046939713ZMay 13, 2022STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCEAug 11, 2022Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
0211129692Jun 9, 2020FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETSep 30, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
0205132328Jun 14, 2018DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAJul 30, 2018Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
040646275KDec 28, 2017FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSFeb 5, 2018SETTL IN-VIO
0195987817Aug 15, 2017FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETSep 29, 2017SETTL IN-VIO
1162266Aug 31, 2015UNLAWFUL 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 ORDEMar 15, 2016Found in violation
035147476JAug 31, 2015FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBMar 15, 2016Found in violation
035056978XAug 19, 2014UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONEROct 21, 2014Written off
1519624Aug 19, 2014FAILURE 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.Oct 21, 2014Written off
044280749PAug 7, 2014FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSSep 8, 2014Pending
041009077YJun 25, 2014UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEJul 28, 2014Pending
1456089Mar 3, 2012SEC. 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.Jun 26, 2012Written off
034946445LMar 3, 2012MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSJun 26, 2012Written off
1470800Jan 10, 2012FAILURE 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.Apr 3, 2012Written off
034964184LJan 10, 2012UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERApr 3, 2012Written off
1481466Nov 29, 2011FAILURE 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 ORDERFeb 28, 2012Written off
034961979LNov 29, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERFeb 28, 2012Written off
515856Sep 15, 2011RESIDENCE 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 FORDec 21, 2011Written off
034929034MSep 15, 2011RESIDENCE ALTER FOR OCCUP AS DWELLING FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVEDDec 21, 2011Written off
034929035YSep 15, 2011WORK WITHOUT A PERMITDec 21, 2011Written off
515927Sep 15, 2011WORK 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 FORDec 21, 2011Written off
0138879190Jan 23, 2004SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKSFeb 25, 2004Pending
429496Feb 13, 1999OCCUPANCY 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 2May 25, 1999Written off
034197991NFeb 13, 1999OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR DOB RECORDS: HAZARDOUSMay 25, 1999Written off

Marshal evictions at 78-14 97 Avenue

Each row is a warrant of eviction a city marshal actually carried out at this building, from the Department of Investigation’s eviction ledger. It records the end of a Housing Court case, not a violation. “Possession” means the tenant was removed and the space returned to the landlord. Filings that never reached execution are not in this dataset.

Executed marshal evictions at 78-14 97 Avenue
Jun 6, 2019ResidentialPossessionRichard Capuano72285/18

Ownership history for 78-14 97 Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 4090500007), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 78-14 97 Avenue
Jun 9, 2016Jul 17, 2017Defbear 78-14-97th Ave LLCDefendini, Alexander, Defendini, GeorgeDeedView ↗
Apr 29, 2005Jun 1, 2005$580,000Defendini, George, Defendini, AlexanderRamirez, MargaritaDeed (other)View ↗
Jul 27, 2003Dec 11, 2003$450,500Ramirez, MargaritaVargas, Beatriz, Vargas, MiriamDeed (other)View ↗
Feb 16, 2000Feb 29, 2000Vargas, Beatriz, Vargas, MiriamRoyce, ReginaDeedView ↗
Jul 25, 1988Aug 1, 1988Royce, ReginaJimenez, Luz Maria, Jimenez, William, Jimenez, LucyDeedView ↗
May 23, 1979May 23, 1979Luiz Maria JimenezJimenez JuanitaDeedView ↗
Nov 24, 1976Nov 24, 1976William Jimenez, Juanita Jimenez, Lucy JimenezTaddeo Marie, Taddeo PasqualeDeedView ↗

Financing record for 78-14 97 Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 78-14 97 Avenue
Mar 16, 2023Mortgage assignmentFirstkey Mortgage, LLCView ↗
Mar 16, 2023Mortgage assignmentU.S. Bank National Association,, Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2018-5View ↗
Jun 27, 2019Mortgage assignmentU.S. Bank National Association, Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2018-5View ↗
Jun 14, 2019Mortgage assignmentFirstkey Mortgage, LLCView ↗
Aug 9, 2018Mortgage assignmentTowd Point Master Funding Trust 2018-Pm12View ↗
Feb 12, 2014Mortgage assignmentJpmorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationView ↗
Jun 24, 2013Satisfaction of mortgageJpmorgan Chase Bank, NaView ↗
Jun 2, 2006Satisfaction of mortgageMortgage Electronic Registration Systems INCView ↗
May 5, 2006Mortgage$180,608Gb Home Equity, LLCView ↗
Jun 14, 2005Satisfaction of mortgageMersView ↗
May 24, 2005Satisfaction of mortgageMortgage Electronic Registration Systems, INC., As Nominee For; Ameritrust Mortgage Bankers, INC.View ↗
Apr 29, 2005Mortgage$116,000MersView ↗
Apr 29, 2005Mortgage$464,000MersView ↗
Mar 25, 2004Satisfaction of mortgageBudget Mortgage Bankers. LimitedView ↗
Jul 24, 2003Mortgage$360,400MersView ↗
Jul 24, 2003Mortgage$67,575MersView ↗
Jul 19, 1979Mortgage assignmentNinth Fed S/L Assn Of Ny, Ninth Fed S/L Assn Of NyView ↗
Nov 24, 1976MortgageMid-Island Equities CORPView ↗
Mortgage assignmentMersView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageSecurity National LTDView ↗
Mortgage$271,500Budget Mortgage Bankers LTDView ↗
Mortgage assignmentFleet National BankView ↗
Mortgage assignmentChase Manhattan Mortgage CORPView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageDime Savings Bank Ofnew YorkView ↗
Mortgage assignmentFirst Union MortgagecorpView ↗
Mortgage assignmentAlliance Mortgage Banking CORPView ↗
Mortgage$250,921Security National LTDView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageMid-Island EquitiescorpView ↗
Mortgage$204,000Dime Savings Bank/NyView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBancplus Mtge CORPView ↗
Mortgage assignmentRichard Gill CompanyView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.