1578 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01354-0044Map
Owner of record: Bridgeforth, Marie F
1578 Bergen Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bridgeforth, Marie F. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on January 22, 2026. 7 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 14
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling east south and west walls in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18587418 issued 22-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling east and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building
Sep 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Sep 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 23, 2014
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 4, 2009
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 18, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments premises under #321659479 alt2. note:@time of insp found on roof plans indicate approx 3 steps up from entrance of roof bulk head & approx f
Dec 11, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35097392j issued on 8/18/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain exterior walls
Dec 17, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: wood siding & framing at exposure 2 side wall missing at 1st fl. structurial damage develop to exterior wall,missing brick chimney section of bricks missin
Aug 18, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:obs missing brick @chimney roof exposure 2 side of building.rem:make site safe make repairs/replacements;maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Jan 17, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to correct ecb #34755438l forillegal work throughout bldg 3 pc bathrooms, full height partitions. no record of correction w/dob! remedy: comply w/order! obtain permit.
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. noted: fire damaged bldg w/missing sections of roof, entire siding missing (utica ave side) exposing bldgto elements for further deterioration of structural members. remedy:
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families noted premises has 7 sros 1 in the cellar with a full kitchen gas stove and 3pc bathroom and 3 sros on 1st fl with a full
Mar 18, 2009 · Penalty $27,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted @ above address 7 sros apts with 3 kitchens full with gas stoves and 3 full 3pc bathroom w/o a permit remedy: obtain permit or restore to permit legal condition
Mar 18, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Construction
Roof
Sep 23, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 19, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Doors
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 6
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 18, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,008 ft²
- Lot area
- 802 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1354 / 44
- Assessed value
- $68,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817084, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 1578 Bergen Street
Who owns 1578 Bergen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bridgeforth, Marie F.
Does 1578 Bergen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1578 Bergen Street 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 1578 Bergen Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1578 Bergen Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.