88-24 78th Street, Queens, NY 11421

The 2-family house at 88-24 78th Street in Woodhaven, built in 1920 and currently owned by 88-24 78th Street LLC, has experienced several significant issues over the past five years. Most notably, in 2021, the property faced serious construction-related problems, including multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations for failure to comply with orders regarding work without permits at a rear extension, with active penalties totaling $25,000.

These violations stemmed from January 2021 when inspectors noted unsafe conditions, including a demolished rear extension and compromised foundation stability. The property also had a series of emergency complaints in July 2018 regarding heating/hot water issues, as well as cooking gas and appliance concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

Additional building department complaints between 2019-2021 included issues with inadequate fencing and work performed without proper permits, with one related to an illegal/unsafe demolition - the inspector's reports varied between "No Violation Warranted" and "Full Stop Work Order Served." Between 2021 and 2025, while there have been some dismissals of violation charges related to failure to certify corrections, several ECB violations from 2021 remain active as of October 2023. The building's history shows a pattern of incomplete resolution to violations, particularly regarding construction work and its associated safety concerns. The property lacks documented complaints or violations in the more recent years from 2022 to present, suggesting either improved conditions or potentially fewer reported issues, though this should be interpreted cautiously given the building's previous compliance history.