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78 Lee Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02187-0036Map

Owner of record: 78 Lee, LLC

78 Lee Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 78 Lee, LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 36

  • 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 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 lights not on.

    Oct 30, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance to 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance to bldg.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public halls.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose light fixture front of bldg.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling brownstone 2 sty window front of bldg.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 1 sty vestibule entrance from street.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles 1 sty public hall vestibule south wall.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 4, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle door vestibule to 1 sty pub hall.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 2nd & 3rd sty public hall.

    Oct 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to the facade defective. at exp 1,2, and 3, north, east south elevations observed serious hazard step cracks bricks and deteriorated mortar joints in several location. also degraded watertable stucco. remedy: immed provide safety measures to secure the public at exp 1,2,north & east elev 125 liner ft x 37 liner

    May 3, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 19, 2007

    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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.as noted at timeof inspection i observed on exp1,2,and 3 cracks and step cracks on masonry on several floors and location.exp1 north elevation has damaged,p

    Jun 30, 2022 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at north east and south elevations(exposures 1,2, & 3)observed step cracks bricks and deteriorated mortar joints at several locations.also observed missing

    May 3, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
5,764 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2187 / 36
Assessed value
$563,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316611, last renewed Mar 25, 2015.

Questions about 78 Lee Avenue

Who owns 78 Lee Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 Lee, LLC.

Does 78 Lee Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Lee Avenue 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 Lee Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Lee Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 7 units in total.

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