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2420 78 STREET

Queens, NY, 11370

2420 78 STREET, Queens, NY, 11370 is a rental building in East Elmhurst, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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2420 78
STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

East Elmhurst · 11370
Neighborhood overview
East Elmhurst→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11370
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in East Elmhurst
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Jackson Heights· 0.82 miEast Elmhurst· 0.99 miAstoria· 1.22 miAstoria· 1.29 miAstoria· 1.69 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

2420 78 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Elmhurst, NYC

East Elmhurst · Queens, NY, 11370
BBL 2024200078
Current rent range
$2,074 – $4,359 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsMTOwned byMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY33 bldgs
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Queens · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age—year unknown
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Queens · March 2026

Studio
$2,440/mo
1 BR
$2,550/mo
2 BR
$2,820/mo
3 BR
$3,510/mo
4 BR
$3,790/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
February
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to February.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Queens

Studio
$2,440
$2,074 – $2,806
1 Bed
$2,550
$2,168 – $2,933
2 Bed
$2,500
$2,500
3 Bed
$3,510
$2,984 – $4,036
4 Bed
$3,790
$3,222 – $4,359
$1.8k$3.3k$4.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Queens
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Northwestern Queens
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,669
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.9%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
18%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
230 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
79
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
79
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
72
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3364
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady
11100
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

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311Top Complaints

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DOBTop Filings

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EvictionsEvictions

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Recent records

Last 7 years
  • —NO RECORDS—

    No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

0 amenities
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Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Portfolio of 33 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
A-8.4
Averaged across 33 buildings
33
buildings
4.2
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 33 total

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  • C2331 2 AVENUEManhattan5.0 / 10
  • C90-04 VWEQueens5.0 / 10
  • C2331 2 AVENUEManhattan5.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. nowMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 33 buildings.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

2420 78 STREET · Queens · 40.824° N, -73.918° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
7 schools nearby7 min
The neighborhood

East Elmhurst

The western edge of East Elmhurst borders Jackson Heights and shares some of that neighborhood's incredible diversity without the congestion. Modest homes, a strong Colombian and Ecuadorian community, and easy access to the Grand Central Parkway define this overlooked area.

4,462buildings tracked4.8avg LucidIQ$1,800median 1BR
28,164population$72kmedian income51%renters
ResidentialDiverseAffordableQuietWorking-Class
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1970198019902000201020202030
now
Current owner: METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Portfolio includes 33 buildings.

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,074 – $2,806
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,168 – $2,933
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,397 – $3,243
    13% aboveArea: $2,500
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,984 – $4,036
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,222 – $4,359
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 11370

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The western edge of East Elmhurst borders Jackson Heights and shares some of that neighborhood's incredible diversity without the congestion. Modest homes, a strong Colombian and Ecuadorian community, and easy access to the Grand Central Parkway define this overlooked area.

ResidentialDiverseAffordableQuietWorking-Class

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • MELROSE AV/E 153 STBx41
    0.4 mi7 min
  • MORRIS AV/E 153 STBx32
    0.4 mi7 min
  • 3 AV/E 154 STBx21Bx15
    0.4 mi8 min
  • 3 AV/E 153 STBx21Bx15
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 001 Courtlandt SchoolElementary
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Alfred E. Smith Career And Technical Education High SchoolHigh School
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Bronx Haven High SchoolHigh School
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Bronx Design And Construction AcademyHigh School
    0.4 mi8 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Kipp Academy Charter SchoolK-12
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Bronx Global Learning Institute For Girls Charter SchoolK-8
    0.3 mi6 min
  • South Bronx Classical Charter School IvElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Immaculate Conception SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi9 min
  • All Hallows InstituteHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Cardinal Hayes High SchoolHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min

Safety & Crime

41
Area averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 11370
Violent30
Property337
Quality-of-life426
Total incidents703
PRECINCT
Top precinct#115
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

ClassU6
BBL2024200078

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