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1678 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01402-0021Map

Owner of record: Union Street Housing Development Fund Co Rporation

1678 Union Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Union Street Housing Development Fund Co Rporation. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
165

What to know

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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 · 96

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall

    Nov 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable handle installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sink at counter top in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3E

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose saddle at door entrance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose saddle at door entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage can at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 25, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at windows lower sashes in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jan 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). , defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to the basement at building front yard

    Dec 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and north walls in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees (found 135 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entry door in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at base cabinet (2nd at east) in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at cellar, section at south

    Jul 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at cellar, section at south

    Jul 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags and house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximatelty 2 square feet, at north east section cellar

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the laundry room located at north east cellar

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the laundry room located at north east cellar

    Feb 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 29

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 6, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 18, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 14, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 17, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 9, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 3, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p7494

    Mar 25, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p7494

    Mar 15, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p7494

    Mar 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p7494

    Nov 23, 1998

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) fuse control board properly news items #47, #16. #32, #51 provide proper lighting in elevator

    Dec 14, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Cease use items: 1) pit stop switch missing/bypassed. 2) zone lock restrictor inoperative. class 2 items: missing in case of fire sign in basement. missing certificate. illegal mr lock; provide group 2 security

    Mar 26, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    8v1,3d6,10h11,17h11,29l10,29j10,32e1,68m7,59bb7. 8v1-car floor to landing sill not level adjust; 3d6-car enclosure unsecured properly secured; 10h11-car door gibs worn replace; 17h11-hoistway door gibs worn re

    Apr 30, 2018 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17 the elevator in bldg out of service. upon inspection the deviceis found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02 restore to service immediately and notify nycdob the device

    Mar 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17)the only elevator in building out of service, upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. restore to service immediately and notify nycdob t

    Mar 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cu-06j10,cu096h11,cu-23b10; 29m11,33d06, cu-39b07; 39d06; cu-42r11; 42l10,44h11,52h11,cu-59h17,98m11. 06j10-door/gate contracts not making basement; 06h11-gate roller is taped; 23b10-hall buttons don't answer

    Jan 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17:the only elevator in bldg is out of service.upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02.restore to service immediately and notify nycdob the

    Dec 14, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    1l10,10h11,28l10,16e1,71l10. 1l10-emergency stop switch defective re pair; 10h11-car door gibs worn repalce; 29l10-door hanger defective repair; 16g1-hoistway door rubbing adjust; 17l10-pit light defective

    Jul 12, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5x10;39o2;16m7;60b7;40q6;42b11:car door restricto4r missing locking latch(inoperative);car top dirty;basement hoistway door missing one doorgib;lighting machine space insufficient;smoke hole on motor room floor

    Jun 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05x10,21m11,99bb15. 05x10-door zone restrictor not installed; 21m11- basement floor interlock cover is missing; 99bb15: cat1 tag is expired

    Dec 21, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05-x-10,97-l-10,69-b-07,59-q-03,21-q-03,16-d-06,71-x-10,19-m-07:05-x-10-repair door zone lock;97-l-10-eliminate elevator grinding noise while in motion;69-b-07-no data on code data plate;59-q-03-missing cover f

    Dec 15, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    61n10. cease use 61n/10 - by-passed fuse in main line disconnect. to restore elevator back to service call 212-566-5539.

    Sep 30, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign for elevator bank on floor 2 to 4. failure to provide 3" high alphabetic letter of identification for elevator bank and for open stair on floor 1 to 4. remedy: install

    Oct 4, 1999 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: filereport.

    Oct 4, 1999 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02x,74m,73m. capacity sign, facia plates.

    Feb 17, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 23, 2026$57,000,000Rentals - elevator apartments20

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1916
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
18,720 ft²
Lot area
6,930 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
309
Council district
35
Block / lot
1402 / 21
Assessed value
$1,606,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303788, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 1678 Union Street

Who owns 1678 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Union Street Housing Development Fund Co Rporation.

Does 1678 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 1678 Union 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 1678 Union Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1678 Union Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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