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178 Skillman Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01913-0048Map

Owner of record: Buxbaum, Abraham

178 Skillman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1957 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Buxbaum, Abraham. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 6 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 44

  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear fire escape.

    May 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at rear yard.

    May 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (8 sq. ft.) in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at entrance door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 6, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ventilator at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ventilator cover at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 25 sq. ft. mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at e1 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at e 1 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at w 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective plastic strip at w 1 window adjoining lower sash at sill in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hole at wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 100 watts required

    Aug 8, 2003

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, boiler cellar center.

    May 17, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof selfcloing door at all door openings other than entrance door at 3 sty apt.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 1 to 3 sty pub hall.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail 2 to 3 stys public hall.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters stairs 1 to 2 stys public hall.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 3 sty public hall.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 2 sty public hall balustrade.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt shingle siding all stys front & rear of bldg.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail 1 to 3 sty public hall stairs.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires junction box ceiling over boiler cellar front.

    May 17, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: removal of front entrance stoop stairs changing the egress from the basement to 1st fl. this was done w/no record on file w/the dob's. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jun 16, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1957
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,040 ft²
Lot area
2,290 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1913 / 48
Assessed value
$274,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339928, last renewed Jun 9, 2026.

Questions about 178 Skillman Street

Who owns 178 Skillman Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Buxbaum, Abraham.

Does 178 Skillman Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 Skillman 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 178 Skillman Street built?

City records list 1957 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Skillman 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.