40-40 79th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building210 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood210 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Elmhurst, containing 192 residential units. Built in 1956.
The neighborhood: Elmhurst
Queens · 10,484 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,900 1BR · $3,000 2BR
6 subway stations nearby
10 parks · 3.8 acres · incl. Hoffman Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Lead Paint2
- Mold1
- Safety1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE STAIRS DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY, SECTION ''A''
Mar 24, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.
Dec 30, 2021Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Dec 16, 2021Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATE 25 SQ.FT MOLD AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C208, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 8, 2024Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,282 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,925 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,467.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,725 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
ALAMEDA GARDENS L.P.
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 4 open HPD violations on record, including 3 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 210 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 563 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Elmhurst is about $2,925/month for a one-bedroom.