278 Brook Avenue

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02267-0002Map

278 Brook Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Bronx, 10454. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Brook-Sharp Realty Ll. HPD has recorded 147 housing violations here, most recently on May 10, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 147
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 320

What to know

Concern

5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 10, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 147

BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags (black) at west exterior wall (building front) at front areaway
May 10, 2026
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder (shoe) using appropriate nuts and bolts at west exterior wall (building front) at fire escape
May 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story
Oct 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall
Dec 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding over 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft but less than 30 sq ft at east 2 closet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17561635 issued 17-dec-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft but less than 30 sq ft at east 3, room closet at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued
ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder tack welded, and secure by nuts and bolts at 1st fire escape from north, at west exterior wall at fire escape
Dec 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft but less than 30 sq ft at east 2 closet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 20, 2024
Open — False certification
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sqft at north wall and west wall closet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at west wall and 8 sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked doors at boiler room
Oct 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material on window casing at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Nov 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Nov 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Nov 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Nov 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mailbox lock assembly at public hall, 1st story
Aug 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in excess of 130 degrees, reading 144 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall, (approx. 2 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall, (approx. 2 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13332028 issued 06-oct-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Open — Defect letter issued
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, and east wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... and mildew at ceiling and west wall appox 18 sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13003403 issued 05-apr-19 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2A
Open — Defect letter issued
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... and mildew at ceiling and west wall appox 18 sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin drain pipe line in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 3
Failure to maintain, observed window a/c units on floors 2 and 3 are missing support brackets, repair and or replace; replace/repair
Oct 6, 2023
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built: 1906
Floors: 5
Residential units: 15
Building area: 13,935 ft²
Lot area: 3,819 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 201
Council district: 8
Block / lot: 2267 / 2
Assessed value: $695,250
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #215482, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 278 Brook Avenue

Who owns 278 Brook Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brook-Sharp Realty Ll.

Does 278 Brook Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 147 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 Brook Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 278 Brook Avenue built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 Brook Avenue?

It has 15 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.