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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 164
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Sep 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at basement
Oct 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling east and west wall at basement
Oct 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling east and west wall at basement
Oct 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all apts and public halls
Aug 14, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Aug 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the entire building
Aug 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegaly and improperly connected wires at cellar
Aug 6, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.