66-52 79th Street
66-52 79th Street in Middle Village, Queens, has 26 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 9 of 19 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (47/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 19 units · Built 1973
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 47/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 3 evictions carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- 9 of 19 units are rent-stabilized; 18 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Queens buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (26 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 30, 2024, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
26 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 18 class B, 5 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 36 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1997-07-08. Newest violation issued 2026-05-06.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Broken window or sash, basement. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT LOWER SASH NORTH WINDOW IN NORTH ROOM LOCATED AT APT BSMT, APARTMENT AT SOUTH (apt BSMT), issued 2009-05-14. HPD violation 7867842
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 1st floor. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 14, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST (apt 14), issued 2007-01-03. HPD violation 6534768
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (basement). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ON ENTRANCE DOOR TO CELLAR APT 18. , SECTION '' '' (apt 18), issued 1997-07-08. HPD violation 199972
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint (exterior). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT PLASTER AT FRONT EXTERIOR WALL OVER EAST/SOUTH WINDOW, issued 2010-12-02. HPD violation 8714753
- Class B: Broken window or sash, 1st room from the east. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WOOD EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAME IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 18 (apt 18), issued 2010-12-02. HPD violation 8714195
- Class B: Plumbing defect (entrance). PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SUB PUMP AT DRAINAGE AT FRONT IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 18 (apt 18), issued 2010-12-02. HPD violation 8714197
- Class B: Broken window or sash, basement. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER & TOP SASHES WINDOW AT NORTH ROOM LOCATED AT APT BSMT, APARTMENT AT SOUTH (apt BSMT), issued 2009-05-14. HPD violation 7867841
- Class B: Lighting defect (exterior). INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LIGHT OR LIGHTS OF AT LEAST 100 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT EACH, TO LIGHT ADEQUATELY FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE THE SOUTH YARD ( MOTION LIGHT PRESENT), issued 2008-10-08. HPD violation 7509385
311 housing complaints
1 in the last 12 months, 1 in 5 years. Most common: Plumbing (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation. 2 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
3 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
9 of 19 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 9 in 2024, 18 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: BARCLAYS 79 STREET LLC. Head officer: SHRAGA KAHANA. Managing agent: SHRAGA KAHANA. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Mar 18, 2024. HPD registration expired Sep 30, 2024 and had not been renewed as of Oct 3, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 4030680058, HPD building ID 481694. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Middle Village-Metropolitan Av (M), 16 min walk
- Fresh Pond Rd (M), 25 min walk
- 63 Dr-Rego Park (M, R), 25 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 26 open (3 class C, 18 class B, 5 class A). 5 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 1 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 3 | −10 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.