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40-40 79 Street
Elmhurst

40-40 79 Street,
Queens, NY 11373

192 Units

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Built in 1956

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6 Floors

2.5(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 40-40 79 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews at 40-40 79 Street, Queens, NY 11373 suggest mixed experiences. Tenants appreciate the proximity to the subway but mention issues like roach infestation, stolen packages, and frequently broken laundry facilities. Another reviewer highlighted noise disturbances and lack of respect from some residents. However, a positive review commended the friendly staff, clean environment, and efficient repairs. Suggestions include improving pest control services. While some do not recommend staying due to concerns, those valuing cleanliness and responsive management might find it a good fit.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    4040 79th Street
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Convenience to the subway
    Cons:
    Roach infestation, packages frequently stolen, laundry frequently broken,
    Advice to owner:
    Keep the laundry room open past 8 PM,
    Over 4 years ago
    Súper Racist Acoser
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nobody Bothers Neighbors
    Cons:
    Súper Noise and Rent own family many apartments with big dogs and don’t respect neighborhood inside the edifice because They Family of the super making strong noise at emu hours in the Sleep Times I hope City get involved
    Advice to owner:
    Súper Racist Acoser Tenants Be Precaución Of This point And Menors working in Garbage Recicling

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 40-40 79 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.04 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 13, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqaure feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a101, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    4
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 13, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a101, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 13, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a101, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    F
    Fausto Diaz
    2.5(3)
    Officer•
    1 Property•192 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    A
    Alameda Gardens LP
    2.5(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•192 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    B
    Brg Management LLC
    3.1(69)
    Corporate Owner•
    127 Properties•4765 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 185
    M
    Michael Kohn
    2.5(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•192 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5

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