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278 Garfield Place

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01075-0012Map

Owner of record: Lockner, Brian

278 Garfield Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lockner, Brian. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 28 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
3 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

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 · 29

  • 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 19, 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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door , in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2025

    Open — 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.

    Nov 26, 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 10, 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 20, 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 23, 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 9, 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 24, 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 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire rated metal door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 3

    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.

    Apr 9, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 30, 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 17, 2018

    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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revok e application #310141646 on 02-16-11, work 100% completed remedy: stop all work make site safe, contact dob

    Feb 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permenant-residentialpurposes.department of buildings records indicate building to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling.note at basement level of t

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $57,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted:at basement part of tripler apartment has converted to class a apartment with 2 bedrooms,3 pieces bathroom(showeer,t

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers were required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at basement apartment.previous violation#35

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.noted:at basement level at time of inspection observed kitchen cabinet with sink installed in family room contrary to plan fil

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide class j fire alarm system for throughout use at basementapartment.previous violation#35725634h,35725812l rem:discontinue illeg

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.work noted installed water and waste liines for kitchen sink at basement level.rem:obtain permit.

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: basement level of triplex apartment has been converted to additional class "a" apt. with(2) 3pc bathroom, 2 be

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2; 27-954, for transient use at the basement level. pre ecb #35725633x. remedy: dis

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide a fire alarm system class "j" for transient user at basement level. pre ecb #35725634h. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide numbers of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code) 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022) code for tran

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Permanent dwelling offered/used/converted for other than permanent-residential purposes. dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling now: basement level offered/conver

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $57,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families authorized by the department of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at basement level has been convert

    Jan 21, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2; 27-954 fortransient use at basement level. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jan 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system class "j" for transient use at basement level. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. departmemt of building records indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now basement level of t

    Jan 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at basement level of triplex apartment has been converted and occupied as an additional class "a" apartment wi

    Jan 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 5, 2005 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1075 / 12
Assessed value
$320,760
Landmark / historic district
Park Slope Historic District

HPD registration #308226, last renewed Aug 24, 2017.

Questions about 278 Garfield Place

Who owns 278 Garfield Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lockner, Brian.

Does 278 Garfield Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 Garfield Place 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 278 Garfield Place built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 Garfield Place?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.