785 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00953-0053Map

785 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 Colon, Rufino. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 7 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 11, 2025

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 · 15

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
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 12, 2024
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 27, 2023
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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 13, 2021
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
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4-l, 4th story, apartment at west
Apr 6, 2001 · Apt 4-L
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4-l, 4th story, apartment at west
Apr 6, 2001 · Apt 4-L
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 1 sty west apt 1l bathroom and front room er1. , section '' ''
Jan 31, 1991 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin showerbody and bathtub 1 sty west apt 1l bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Jan 31, 1991 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty east apt 2r kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 2r
Feb 8, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Feb 8, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Feb 8, 1990
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
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 - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2005 · Apt BLDG
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: 6,500 ft²
Lot area: 2,375 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 953 / 53
Assessed value: $1,426,500
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #338065, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 785 Union Street

Who owns 785 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Colon, Rufino.

Does 785 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 785 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 785 Union Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 785 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.