978 St Marks Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01230-0038Map
Owner of record: Clyburn Sowell
978 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Clyburn Sowell. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 14 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 46
- 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 6, 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 11, 2025
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 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 11, 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 27, 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 7, 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.
Mar 2, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 19, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom , the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective first wood tread down from intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble door saddle vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Aug 28, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling over north room 1 sty apt 2 er1 0993710. located at apt 2
Apr 9, 1993 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east room at west wall 1 sty apt 2 mceaddy 363 8342 er1 0993710. located at apt 2
Apr 9, 1993 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 1 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
Oct 21, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder baby carriage & household items scuttle area 3 sty public hall.
Oct 9, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty apt 4 rear thru out. located at apt 4
Sep 21, 1988 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood wall surrounding bottom of bathtub 4 sty apt 4 rear bathroom. located at apt 4
Sep 21, 1988 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty apt 4 rear. located at apt 4
Sep 21, 1988 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 3 sty apt 4 rear. located at apt 4
Sep 21, 1988 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door front entrance door 3 sty apt 4 rear. located at apt 4
Sep 21, 1988 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 4 rear. located at apt 4
Sep 21, 1988 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable tork clock connected to heating system control wires at boiler room cellar.
Feb 28, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department bathroom 2 sty apt 4 at rear. , section '' ''
Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 2 sty apt 4 at rear bathroom. , section '' ''
Sep 28, 1987 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty southeast apt 4 kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1987 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar front & rear.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thruout.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, front cellar.
Aug 13, 1986
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing r116.
Aug 6, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty rear apt.
Dec 4, 1985
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2010 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jul 6, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,588 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1230 / 38
- Assessed value
- $491,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North III Historic District
HPD registration #344515, last renewed Nov 30, 2020.
Questions about 978 St Marks Avenue
Who owns 978 St Marks Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clyburn Sowell.
Does 978 St Marks Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 978 St Marks Avenue 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 978 St Marks Avenue built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 978 St Marks Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.