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97-48 78 Street, Queens — Grade D | OpenStoop

97-48 78 STREET, Queens

Building Health Grade: D (31/100)

Year Built: 1920 · Units: 2

97-48 78 Street

D

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D

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

97-48 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Queens with 2 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 26 open HPD violations and outstanding tax liens. Our analysis reviewed 125 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11416)

2,722 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11416

Bottom tier

Avg score: 93

WorstBest in 11416

Alerts

Dof Final Sale

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

42Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

No issues

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

59Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

80Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

35Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

80Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 30 violations · Peak: 18 in 2007

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

73

Violations

30

Financial

20

Legal

2

Total: 125 events across 4 categories

Key Statistics

26

Housing Violations→

(26 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

6.0x neighborhood avg

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

0

Building Violations

Department of Buildings code violations

3

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

Below average

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1920

Built 106 years ago

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Aug 13, 2013

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000318673

Mar 13, 2006

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000139618

Sep 21, 2005

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000529319

Jul 27, 2004

Mortgage — $62,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000462271

Nov 22, 1993

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Jun 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: Final Sale·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B2

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

May 3, 2007

Tenant Action — FRANCISCO PERALTA

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 3, 2007

May 2, 2007

Heat and Hot Water — FRANCISCO PERALTO,MARCELINO PERALTO

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 2, 2007

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (1)

Safety Complaint

Oct 22, 2023• 2 years ago

AB

DOB Complaint #45

Category: 45

Disposition: AB

Disposition Date: 10/01/2025

Inspection Date: 10/01/2025

Unit: Q-L

Medium Priority (3)

Code Violation

Dec 28, 2023• 2 years ago

ACTIVE

Construction: RCA WAS ISSUED ON 10/20/22 BY INSPECTOR E. CONN BADGE #2883 1234 FOR WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT REAR. NO — $280 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 3

Penalty: $280

Amount Paid: $280

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO

Respondent: PERALTA MARCELINO

Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

311 Complaint

Oct 17, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

Building Permit - None

Complaint Type: General Construction/Plumbing

Descriptor: Building Permit - None

Resolution Description: The Department of Buildings investigated this complaint and issued an Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) summons.

Closed Date: Dec 29, 2023

Agency: Department of Buildings

Safety Complaint

Oct 17, 2022• 3 years ago

A8

Structural Stability

Category: 05

Disposition: A8

Disposition Date: 12/29/2023

Inspection Date: 12/28/2023

Unit: SPOPS

Informational (9)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $57,720

Market Value: $962,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $52,800

Market Value: $880,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $52,800

Market Value: $880,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $48,480

Market Value: $808,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $48,480

Market Value: $808,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $50,460

Market Value: $841,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $50,460

Market Value: $841,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago

Assessed

"PERALTA, MARCELINO "

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $47,880

Market Value: $798,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago

Assessed

PERALTA, MARCELINO

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,136 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4B

Assessed Value: $47,880

Market Value: $798,000

Other Events (7)

Tax Lien

Jun 1, 2025• 11 months ago

Final Sale

Tax Lien

Cycle: Final Sale·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: B2

Tax Lien

May 1, 2025• 1 year ago

10 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Apr 1, 2025• 1 year ago

30 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

311 Complaint

Oct 22, 2023• 2 years ago

Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space

Complaint Type: Building/Use

Descriptor: Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space

Resolution Description: Your Service Request has been submitted to the Department of Buildings. Please check back later for status.

Closed Date: Oct 22, 2023

Agency: Department of Buildings

311 Complaint

Sep 26, 2020• 5 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Sep 26, 2020

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1920

Total Units

2

Residential Units

2

Building Class

B2

Location

BBL

4090490029

Zipcode

11416

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