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78a Utica Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01342-0050Map

Owner of record: Davis, Gideon

78a Utica Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Davis, Gideon. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
139
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
117

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 139

  • 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 6, 2026

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure broken stringer at bottom return rail at rear fire escape between 2nd. and 3rd. stories.

    Jun 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 12th. wood tread from bottom, 2nd. to 3rd. story at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post

    Feb 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Jan 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Mar 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range for cooking in apt 2 in the kitchen located at apt bb, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the the publichall stairs and all landings at all stys at public hall

    Mar 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to building from street , 1st story

    Mar 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at west at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at all stories at public hall

    Nov 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide fire watch at all stories at public hall

    Nov 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at all walls and ceiling through out in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower base cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at west yard

    Nov 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 minimum 100 watts

    Nov 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Nov 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Nov 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jul 2, 1996

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st fl installed new full height partition walls,framing at 3rd fl installed new partition walls,framing sheetrock,permits not filed. demolition wokr at 1st fl,cellar level,all wall

    Nov 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide adequate circuit overcurrent protection device per tab le. number eight thhn wire fused at 100amps in basement panel. rmdy: provide adequate overcurrent protection (obtain permit)

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Unsafe, unapproved, unsuitable electrical equipment devices,apparatus,appliances,materials or wiring in use. defective electrical fixtures & wiring in hallways & in bsmt. rem: comply w/ ec code. obtain permit.

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/out a permit. observed @ 8:00am removed of electrical wiring on ground flr apt. no application on file for electrical work. rem: obtain permit.

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. @ time of insp @ approx 10:15am on 11/30/16 @ above address i observed in 2nd flr apt from kitchen sink faucet no hot water & i observed in cellar gas turned o

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping at1st fl apt ceiling & walls. wood joists are exposed at ceiling while apt#2 above is occupied w/2 adults, fire watch/guard has been ordered

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#3,ar 2nd fl fire escape ladder hook bracket has separated from the wall. a section approx 30"x4' of facade has separated from structure including

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 4, 2026Non-market transferTwo family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
1,967 ft²
Lot area
1,306 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1342 / 50
Assessed value
$67,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #371485, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 78a Utica Avenue

Who owns 78a Utica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Davis, Gideon.

Does 78a Utica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.

Is 78a Utica 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 78a Utica Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78a Utica Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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