78 Congress Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00299-0013Map
Owner of record: 78 Congress St Rltyinc
78 Congress Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 78 Congress St Rltyinc. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the studio in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2000 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sheetrock ceiling of studio in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2000 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling fixtures at the foyer,kitchen and front area of the studio in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2000 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric light ceiling fixture of the studio in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2000 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty southeast apt 10 , section '' ''
Nov 22, 1993 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings thru out 4 sty southeast apt 10 , section '' ''
Nov 22, 1993 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceilings thru out 4 sty southeast apt 10 , section '' ''
Nov 22, 1993 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors 4 sty northwest apt 12 entrance. , section '' ''
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty northwest apt 11 bulla. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water washbasin & bathtub 4 sty northwest apt 11 bathroom. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar front & rear.
Feb 13, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 4 sty front apt 11. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to 4 sty front apt 11. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances fire escapes windows 4 sty front apt 11 kitchen. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash fire escape window 4 sty front apt 11 kitchen. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances fire escapes winodws 4 sty apt 12. , section '' ''
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe water closet bowl 4 sty northeast apt 11. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe wasteline sink 4 sty northeast apt 11 kitchen. located at apt 11
Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out.
Feb 13, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 sty balcony front.
Jan 31, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar joints & brickwork chimney roof center.
Jan 31, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty vestibule.
Jan 31, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window lower sash east window 4 sty northwest apt 12 front room. located at apt 12
Jan 31, 1990 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window lower sash 4 sty northeast apt 11 front room. located at apt 11
Jan 31, 1990 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead roof 4 sty public hall bulkhead.
Jan 31, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty rear east apt 10. located at apt 10
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty front west apt 4 mercado. , section '' ''
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty front east apt 3 front & entrance foyer. located at apt 3
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty front apt 3 morales. located at apt 3
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
May 15, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 11
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 5,628 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,635 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 299 / 13
- Assessed value
- $529,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366776, last renewed Sep 24, 2018.
Questions about 78 Congress Street
Who owns 78 Congress Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 Congress St Rltyinc.
Does 78 Congress Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 78 Congress Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 78 Congress Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78 Congress Street?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.