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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
2
About 17% of the building's 12 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 46

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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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  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 4 sty northwest apt 12 entrance. , section '' ''

    Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar front & rear.

    Feb 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit door entrance to 4 sty front apt 11. located at apt 11

    Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out.

    Feb 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 sty balcony front.

    Jan 31, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar joints & brickwork chimney roof center.

    Jan 31, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty vestibule.

    Jan 31, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit window lower sash 4 sty northeast apt 11 front room. located at apt 11

    Jan 31, 1990 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead roof 4 sty public hall bulkhead.

    Jan 31, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty front west apt 4 mercado. , section '' ''

    Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.