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578 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00441-0012Map

Owner of record: 578 Union LLC

578 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 578 Union LLC. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on September 19, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
164
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
286

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 19, 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 · 164

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at building front at east wall at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at building front at east wall at fire escape, 2nd story

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flowers pots at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — 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 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at basement

    Oct 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling east and west wall at basement

    Oct 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling east and west wall. at basement

    Oct 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 15 square feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling east and west wall at basement

    Oct 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and frame at door to rear yard in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit the door to rear yard in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd and 3rd story balconies at building front

    Oct 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy-duty lock and latch set at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 25, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and lacht set at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 25, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1b upper level, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1b upper level, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1b upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east , section ''1st story''

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east , section ''1st story''

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east , section ''basement''

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east , section ''basement''

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at the 2nd and 3rd story balconies of the stack at the front of the building

    Dec 3, 2018

    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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the plaster cracks, seperating at walls and ceilings throughout, in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors, light showing from below, in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north, east, west and south walls are seperating and open cracks in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster board ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak cascading water leaking from above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all apts and public halls

    Aug 14, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , no electric power throughout all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , throughout all rooms there is no power in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present

    Aug 10, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the entire building

    Aug 8, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories public halls and apts.

    Aug 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegaly and improperly connected wires at cellar

    Aug 6, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the over flowing sewege from 4'' no hub cast iron, line at east foundation wall at cellar

    Nov 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    B4a32a4050a50b50c50d50e50f50g50h50i. 50a chimney base need to be cleaned out. 50b oil burner not bolted to boiler mounted plate. 50c coul box corroded & leaking. 50d pipe back flow preventer discharge down no

    Feb 16, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 13, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 4L

    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
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,940 ft²
Lot area
2,565 ft²
Zoning
M1-4/R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
441 / 12
Assessed value
$1,273,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322597, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 578 Union Street

Who owns 578 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 578 Union LLC.

Does 578 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.

Is 578 Union Street 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 578 Union Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 578 Union 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.