78 South 1 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02404-0016Map
Owner of record: 78 South First St HDFC
78 South 1 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 78 South First St HDFC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 2 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 16
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 34
- 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 - 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. at public hall
Aug 1, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand on the door to east court at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2025
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ; missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2023
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
Sep 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16241963 issued 18-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing fire retardant material ceiling (approx. 80 sq. ft.), south wall (approx. 60 sq. ft.), east wall (approx. 60 sq. ft.), west wall (approx. 60 sq. ft.), north wall ( approx. 60 sq ft) in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor (approx. 80 sq. ft.) in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cables at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2023
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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 4th story
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 18
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 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose and defective metal balustrade at metal stairs 1st from north at east , west inner court
Feb 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes (metal cover installed on lower part of dropladder) ,building front at fire escape
Feb 26, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock set on door at the front entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob and locking assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- 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 31, 2005
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 3, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 3, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 3, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Door/window
Door
May 3, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Door/window
Door
May 3, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 7ANDMO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 19
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 18
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2004 · Apt 19
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2003 · Apt 17
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 29
- Building area
- 18,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,912 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2404 / 16
- Assessed value
- $1,107,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319530, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 78 South 1 Street
Who owns 78 South 1 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 South First St HDFC.
Does 78 South 1 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 78 South 1 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 South 1 Street built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78 South 1 Street?
It has 29 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.