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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 139
- 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 - 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
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 7, 2022
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.
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Mar 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at west at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fire watch at all stories at public hall
Nov 30, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Nov 18, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 3 |
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.