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
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 · 29
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- 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 26, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 30, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 17, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 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
Show 35 more ↓
- 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
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.