878 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01487-0019Map
Owner of record: 878 Jefferson Street,
878 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 878 Jefferson Street,. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 71
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 54
- 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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 27, 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.
Apr 10, 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 23, 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 10, 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.
Feb 25, 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.
Apr 9, 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.
Apr 9, 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 18, 2018
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.
Nov 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2017 · Apt 2R
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 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at holes at ceiling along riser pipes at all rooms located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash of window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash of east window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, approximatly 2 square feet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window glass in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leaks at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective north entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing.tenant mrs.knecht in the entire apartment located at apt 3-l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 13, 2001 · Apt 3-L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3-l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 13, 2001 · Apt 3-L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3-l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 13, 2001 · Apt 3-L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3-l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 13, 2001 · Apt 3-L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3-l, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 13, 2001 · Apt 3-L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plates, electric wall outlets, and switches. in the entire apartment located at apt 2-l, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2001 · Apt 2-L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches. in the entire apartment located at apt 2-l, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2001 · Apt 2-L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing charles goings in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2000 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 3 sty east apt kitchen & bathroom.
Feb 10, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty east apt.
Dec 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent. 01
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 2 sty balcony rear.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent shoe of drop ladder rear stack.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster board clg cellar front at east.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Oct 30, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east air shaft.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance cellar rear boiler room.
Oct 30, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #321993198 on 07/29/2022 due to construction superintendent withdrawal. no access to premises. work appears to be 0% complete.
Aug 4, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #321993198 on 07/29/2022 due to construction superintendent withdrawal. no access to premises. work appears to be 0% complete.
Aug 4, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
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
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000058593y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for
Jul 1, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
3301.13.13 failure to maintain adequate superintendent log book.note:at time of inspection 3 story alteration open active jobsite i observedcompetent person and workers onsite.upon request to see cs log book.co
Nov 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain/display onsite documents required by bc chapter 33note:at time of inspection at 3 story alteration open active site i observed competent and workers onsite.upon request to see preshift meeti
Nov 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3301.6 design drawings at time of inspection at an active construction jobsite i observed temporary stairs at the the basement and at thesecond floor.upon inspection i asked the competent person carlos a bol
Mar 25, 2021
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
May 5, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
May 5, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mold
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 30, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 10, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
May 17, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 27, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 23, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 1, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 1, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 1, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1487 / 19
- Assessed value
- $520,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346936, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.
Questions about 878 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 878 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 878 Jefferson Street,.
Does 878 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 878 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 878 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 878 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.