78 Somers Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01542-0027Map
Owner of record: 78 Summers LLC
78 Somers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 78 Summers LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on October 22, 2026. 2 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 15
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Violation open - 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 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2
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 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 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.
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.
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint of contrasting color the fire escape at building front
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jan 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Jan 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Apr 20, 2014
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 ***a minimum 100 watts of incandescant required***
Nov 2, 2010
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #35008066r issued on 1/15/14.for const work etc done w/o a permit.rem:comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 30, 2014 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted:@ the time of insp @ above address more than 20cy of combustible const debris accumulated on const site.rem:maintain adequate housekeepin
Jan 15, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted:at the time of inspection observed:at cellar new stl:garder, electrical service panels, new partition walls and stairs, new heating & gas pipes & water supply installed. at 1st,2nd & 3rd
Jan 15, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov#34707774y for work done w/o a permit created class a apt @ bsmt rem: correct conditions cited
Mar 18, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlaeful acts,failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions cited on prior vio ecb#34707774y for work done w/o a permit.created illegal class a apts @ bsmt and the
Mar 16, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio#34707774y for work w/o permit.no record of correction.rem:comply w/ comms order & obtain permit.
Jan 10, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34707774y for work w/opermit @ cellar installed 1-class'a' apt-no record of correction.rem:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit
Oct 7, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34707774y for work w/opermit @ cellar illegal class "a" apt.no record of correction.rem:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit
Aug 30, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov 34707774y. created an illegal class 'a' apt in the cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's
Apr 7, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. respondent failed to comply w/ and order of the commissioner. note : respondent failed to correct the condition(s) cited in nov # 34707774y. created an illegal class a apt. in the cellar. remedy
Oct 31, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept of bldg. note: respondent failed to comply w/ the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions(s) & file
Oct 31, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with comm-order to obtain a permit perviolation 34707774y for creating class 'a' apt at cellar w/o a permit.remedy: correct violation 34707774y
May 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit bldg found to be illegally converted in order to create more apts for dwelling space as basement found with class a apt with kitchen and bathroom and 3rd fl apt etal found to have been illegal
Oct 16, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept and hpds records noted bldg is arranged and occupied as a multiple dwelling with 4 class a apts 1 on the 1st fl 2nd fl 3rd fl basement contrary to hpds records for
Oct 16, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted the storage of rubbish at 3rd fl public hall adjacent to scuttle closet a frame wooden ladder bicycle etal 2nd sty public hall cardboard boxes at
Oct 16, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,490 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,842 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1542 / 27
- Assessed value
- $73,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #355986, last renewed Nov 14, 2025.
Questions about 78 Somers Street
Who owns 78 Somers Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 Summers LLC.
Does 78 Somers Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 78 Somers 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 78 Somers Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78 Somers Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.