178 Nevins Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00393-0038Map
Owner of record: Varsity Holdings LLC
178 Nevins Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Varsity Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 190 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 190
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 290
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 190
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor throughout in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed at ceiling less than 10sqft in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to return buzzer at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven ceramic floor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing post
Aug 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
Aug 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective binding door and door frame in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to return panel at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall near radiator in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at upper window sash (2nd from north at east) in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system leading from building entrance door to apartment at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin to base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall beneath wash basin (inside base cabinet) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the intercom system at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the broken upper cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at upper sash window at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls & appurtenances. observed at exp#1 missing decorative terra cotta. missing decorative is above main entrance at top right side of building. also observed step crack above lint
Nov 21, 2024
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.defect noted:cellar stairway is sagging out.treads are cracked and loose.remedy:maintain building make site safe immediately.
Dec 2, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 15, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 15, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4L8
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4L8
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4L8
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4L8
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,213 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 393 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,503,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318460, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 178 Nevins Street
Who owns 178 Nevins Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Varsity Holdings LLC.
Does 178 Nevins Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 190 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Nevins Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 Nevins Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 Nevins Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.