978 Montgomery Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01424-0030Map
Owner of record: Vassall Family 2022 Revocable Living Tru St
978 Montgomery Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Vassall Family 2022 Revocable Living Tru St. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 25
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 · 72
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to return buzzer at east wall at apartment 2r,south 1,2nd story , 2nd story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, west wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall wall, east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from the building entrance to the east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - 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 = 7, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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 24, 2023
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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system (door leading to boiler room locked at 1st story public hall) at boiler room
Oct 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete flooring at public hall, 1st story
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 4th wood tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete flooring at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Fully demolish detached rear garage structure&install chain link fence @exp#3 to serve as full protection.coordinate w/ied's issued for rear garage demolition,retaining wall demolition/shoring&bracing and/or soil stabilization issued to adjacent properties at 956,960,962,966 968,972 & 978 montgomery street bk and 877 empire blvd bk
Sep 30, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
74) replace car door saddler
Sep 26, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) return elevator to service
Oct 24, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)return pass elevator #1368 back into service
Oct 11, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
Dec 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,006 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1424 / 30
- Assessed value
- $246,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318690, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 978 Montgomery Street
Who owns 978 Montgomery Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vassall Family 2022 Revocable Living Tru St.
Does 978 Montgomery Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 978 Montgomery 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 978 Montgomery Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 978 Montgomery Street?
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.